Churro Bites Instructions

• Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 360°F.
• Prepare the cinnamon sugar by mixing ½ cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
• In a medium saucepan, combine butter, water, granulated sugar, and salt. Bring to a rapid boil.
• Add 1 cup flour to the boiled mixture and stir over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes until a soft dough forms.
• Let the dough cool for about 5 minutes.
• In a mixing bowl, add 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the warm dough, and mix until smooth.
• Fit a disposable piping bag with a large open star tip, then fill with churro dough.
• Pipe 1 to 1½ inch pieces of dough into the hot oil, using kitchen shears to cut off the dough.
• Fry 6 to 8 pieces of dough for 90 seconds to 2 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
• Transfer the fried churro bites to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
• Toss warm churro bites in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
• Serve warm with dipping sauces like caramel or chocolate.