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One of the oldest and most popular street foods in Mexico is definitely churros. This is a go-to recipe when your sweet tooth attacks, and today I am going to teach you how to make them from the comfort of your home. I have no doubt that you will love them!

One of the ways that I try to keep my culture alive in my home is through the food that I prepare. That is why I try to incorporate Mexican flavors into my recipes on a daily basis. Occasionally, I spoil my family members by making some delicious Mexican desserts.

The other day we were shopping at Costco, and like always, my boys asked me if we could get something to eat when we were done shopping. After looking at the menu, my oldest son asked if he could have a churro. I was so excited that he wanted to try something that I loved so much as a kid. I was also very excited to try churros again because it had been so long!

Unfortunately, I ended up a little bit disappointed, since those churros lacked that special homemade touch that I was used to. When I got home, I called my grandpa right away and he gave me the recipe that I remembered so fondly from growing up in Mexico.

Making churros really is simple, but still,  you can’t compare the taste of homemade churros with those that come from a machine at a store.

What Are Churros?

Churros are one of the most popular snacks in Mexico. One reason is that they come in different flavors and sizes, so there is something for everyone. I love churros that are stuffed and trust me, you can never just eat one. My favorite is the churros that are filled with a dulce de leche sauce, and I always used to buy some after getting out of school. Stuffed churros require a bit more work and even a machine sometimes because you have to hollow them out in the middle to add the filling.

The basic concept of a churro is a homemade dough, which is then formed into a long cylinder shape, and then fried. The most common way to prepare them is to roll the freshly fried churros in a cinnamon-sugar mix and then to serve with chocolate sauce.

That is the version that I am sharing below, with the difference being that I love to serve them with a homemade piloncillo dipping sauce. If you don’t know what piloncillo is, it is basically a variety of brown sugar, that is hardened and then formed into a cone shape. You can then melt it down and serve it in a variety of recipes. You can read more about it and buy it here if you are interested.

How Do You Make Churros?

The process for making churros is simple.

First, you have to make the dough, which consists of the following ingredients:

1. Flour
2. Water
3. Cinnamon (stick and ground)
4. Butter
5. Salt
6. Sugar

Next, you will put the dough in a pastry bag and then squeeze out to the desired length.

After you have the uncooked churros ready, you add them to a pot with hot oil, frying for approximately one to two minutes, turning about halfway through.

The final step is to remove to a paper towel to get rid of excess oil before coating the recently fried churros in a cinnamon-sugar mixture.

You can then choose if you want to eat them with a chocolate dipping sauce, or the piloncillo dipping sauce that is described above and in the recipe below.

Some recipe call for adding eggs, but the version that I grew up making and enjoying didn’t include any. That isn’t to say that you shouldn’t do it, but hopefully having this eggless option is great for some of you as well.

I hope that you love this recipe as much as I do, and don’t forget to leave a review below!

Other Mexican Desserts That  You Should Try

• Lemon Carlota
• The Best Tres Leches Cake Recipe
• Arroz Con Leche (Rice Pudding)
•  Flan Napolitano Recipe
• Gelatina de Leche (Mexican Milk Jello)
• No-Bake Mango Cheesecake Recipe

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The Best Churros Recipe with Piloncillo Dipping Sauce

If you have ever wanted to learn how to make homemade churros, this is the article for you. Keep reading to learn how they are made and for a bonus recipe for a sweet piloncillo dipping sauce. 

Course Dessert

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword churros

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 20 Churros

Calories 255kcal

Author Charbel Barker

Ingredients

For the Churros

• 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
• 2 Cups Water
• 1 Cinnamon Stick
• 4 Tbsp Butter
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
• 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
• 1.5 Cups Oil for frying

For the Piloncillo Dipping Sauce

• 2 Piloncillo Cone (8 Oz.)
• 1 Cinnamon Stick
• 2 Cups Water

Instructions

For the Churros

• Add the water, salt, butter, and cinnamon stick to a pot and bring to a boil. 
• As soon as the water starts boiling, remove the cinnamon stick, and add the flour.
• Remove from heat and stir rapidly until the dough is formed. Let Cool.
• Once the dough is cooled, but still warm, add to a pastry bag with a star tip and begin to push the dough out to the length that you desire for your churros. You can use kitchen scissors to help you cut it off at the right length. 
• Heat the oil and fry the churros, one or two at a time, until they are golden brown (about 1-2 minutes), turning them over once or twice during the process. 
• Combine the sugar and ground cinnamon in a large bowl and mix well. 
• Roll the recently fried churros in the cinnamon sugar mix, and serve immediately with chocolate or piloncillo dipping sauce. 

For the Piloncillo Dipping Sauce

• Add the piloncillo cones, the water and the cinnamon stick to a small pot and heat over medium heat until the piloncillo begins to melt, stirring constantly. 
• Remove the cinnamon stick and reduce to low heat.
• Let simmer until it reaches the desired consistency.
• Remove from heat and serve with churros. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Churro | Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 13mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.6mg

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If there is one dessert that I always looked forward to when I was growing up in Mexico, it was churros. They are the perfect combination of sweet, crunchy and just plain delicious!

Since they are pretty sweet, we usually only ate them on special occasions – like during the holiday season. That made them even more special and made me crave them all the more.

Making authentic churros can take some practice and sometimes don’t turn out perfectly. Fortunately, there are other recipes that are easier to make, but that have the same great taste. Today I want to share one of those recipes. These quick and easy churro sticks are made using Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry sheets, some butter, and a cinnamon-sugar combination.

Puff Pastry is such a versatile ingredient. I use it for so many recipes, like the following:

1. Strawberry and Cream Napoleon
2. Peaches and Cream Napoleon
3. Prosciutto and Gouda Turnovers

I love how you can take them out of the freezer and have them ready to make any of these delicious recipes in a hurry.

All you have to do for these quick and easy Puff Pastry churros is cut the Puff Pastry Sheets into strips and bake them according to the package instructions. Once they come out, brush some butter onto them, and then finish them off with a delicious cinnamon sugar mixture.

These may not be 100% authentic churros, but they are a delicious recipe that mimics the same flavors and that everyone that tries them loves! I made these for my husband and boys tonight and serve them with a little bit of ice cream. Needless to say, they were begging for more.

These are perfect for a dessert when you have family and friends over. You can make a lot in a short amount of time and you don’t have to worry about getting the churro batter just right or having the oil at the right temperature.

I hope that you enjoy these as much as we do. Be sure to check out more Puff Pastry recipes here.

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Quick and Easy Puff Pastry “Churro” Sticks

Author Charbel Barker

Ingredients

• 1 Box of Pepperidge Farm R Puff Pastry Sheets
• 1/4 cup of butter melted
• 3 tablespoons of sugar
• 1 tablespoon of cinnamon

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
• Cut the Pepperidge Farm(R) Puff Pastry Sheets into strips
• Bake for 10-15 minutes or until gold brown
• Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
• Brush the butter onto the cooked Pepperidge Farm(R) Puff Pastry Sheets.
• Sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

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