Description
Churros Poppers are bite-sized, crispy fried dough balls coated in cinnamon sugar, offering a fun and delicious twist on classic churros. Served warm and optionally paired with a rich chocolate dipping sauce, these poppers make a perfect snack or dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Optional Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a medium saucepan, bring water, butter, and vanilla extract to a boil over medium heat, ensuring the butter is fully melted.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until the mixture forms a cohesive dough.
- Incorporate Egg: Allow the dough to cool slightly to prevent cooking the egg, then add the egg and stir thoroughly until the dough is smooth and fully combined.
- Heat the Oil: In a deep skillet or pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches approximately 350°F (175°C), suitable for frying.
- Fry the Churros Poppers: Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, carefully drop 1-tablespoon sized balls of dough into the hot oil, frying in small batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally until they are golden brown and crisp on all sides.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove the fried poppers with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Coat in Cinnamon Sugar: In a shallow bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon. While still warm, roll each popper in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.
- Prepare Optional Dipping Sauce: Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until it begins to simmer, then remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until the sauce is smooth and melted, perfect for dipping.
- Serve: Serve the churros poppers warm immediately, with or without the chocolate dipping sauce. Enjoy the crispy, cinnamon-sweet treats!
Notes
- Ensure the oil temperature is maintained around 350°F to get crispy poppers without absorbing too much oil.
- Cool the dough slightly before adding the egg to avoid scrambling it.
- Fry in small batches to prevent the oil temperature from dropping.
- The chocolate dipping sauce is optional but adds a rich complement to the cinnamon sugar coating.
- Store leftover churros poppers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best texture.
