Description
Charming Mini Bear Churros with a crispy exterior and fluffy interior, perfect for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup sugar (for coating)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Heat the mixture: Start by heating 1 cup of water, 1/4 cup of unsalted butter, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a saucepan over medium heat until it gently boils.
- Add the flour: Reduce the heat to low and add 1 cup of all-purpose flour to the saucepan, stirring vigorously to form a thick dough.
- Cool the dough: Transfer the dough to a large mixing bowl and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla: Add 1 large egg and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
- Prepare for piping: Transfer the dough into two piping bags, using appropriate tips for bear shapes.
- Shape the churros: Pipe a large circle for the body and add ears with a smaller tip.
- Fry the churros: Heat oil and fry the churros for about 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Notes
Serve fresh with sugar and cinnamon coating, and consider pairing with chocolate sauce or caramel for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 churro
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg