Copycat Disney Churro Bites

This copycat Disney churro recipe is an easy way to have that iconic sweet and crunchy snack right at home. This treat is perfect for a movie night in or a special occasion. All you need are a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time to create this classic Disney treat.

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 10 pieces

Calories: 491 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 cup - Water
8 tablespoons - Butter, unsalted
½ tsp - Salt
1 ¼ cups - All purpose flour
½ tsp - Cinnamon
3 - Eggs
1 ½ cups - Vegetable Oil
½ cup - Sugar
1 tsp - Cinnamon

Instructions

In either a pan or pot, add the water, butter, salt, and cinnamon. While heating the mixture over medium heat, melt everything together and bring the mixture to a boil.
Turn the heat to low.
Add all the flour to the mixture and stir quickly as well as vigorously to combine the ingredients and form a dough ball. Quickly remove from the heat when the dough ball starts to form.
Let the dough ball rest for 5 minutes.
Transfer the dough into a bowl and add eggs one at a time until well-combined.
Start heating your vegetable oil in your frying pan until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Scoop the churro dough into a piping bag that is fitted with a large star tip.
Begin squeezing 2-3 inch long churro dough piece into the hot oil cut the dough with a kitchen shear when it reaches its desired length.
Fry the churro bites until they are fully golden brown. Remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
In a bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon for the churro topping.
After each churro bite is placed in the bowl, toss it around to coat thoroughly.

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