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Easy Baked Churro Bites

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These Easy Baked Churro Bites deliver all the classic cinnamon-sugar flavor and buttery crunch of traditional churros, but are baked in a mini muffin pan for a quick, fuss-free homemade treat. Perfect for parties, family movie nights, or whenever you need a sweet pick-me-up in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar (for batter)
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted (for batter)
  • 2–3 tbsp (28-42g) unsalted butter, melted (for coating)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp (4g) baking powder
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp (5g) ground cinnamon (for coating)
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) ground cinnamon (for batter)
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan with nonstick spray or melted butter.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, 1/2 cup melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gently add the dry mixture to the wet, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full (roughly 1 tablespoon per cup).
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the churro bites rest in the pan for 2–3 minutes, then gently pop them out onto a cooling rack.
  8. While the bites are still warm, melt 2–3 tbsp butter in a small bowl. In another bowl, mix 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon.
  9. Brush each churro bite with melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated.
  10. Serve warm for best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Notes

For gluten-free churro bites, substitute a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, use coconut oil and non-dairy milk. Coat the bites while warm for best cinnamon sugar adhesion. If using a regular muffin pan, fill halfway and bake for 15–18 minutes. Bites are best fresh but can be reheated and re-rolled in cinnamon sugar if desired.

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