Homemade Churro Donuts Recipe

These homemade churro donuts combine the crispy, cinnamon-sugar crunch of churros with the tender fluffiness of fresh donuts. Made from scratch and fried to golden perfection, they’re the ultimate brunch or dessert treat you’ll want to make again and again.

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Course: Brunch, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Resting Time: 10

Total Time: 45

Servings: donuts

Calories: 260kcal

Cost: $6–$8

Equipment

Deep Fryer or Pot For frying the donuts
Candy Thermometer Essential for monitoring oil temp
Piping Bag Fitted with large star tip (½ inch)
Mixing bowl Large, for dry ingredients
Cooling rack Lined with paper towels

Ingredients

For the Donut Dough

2 cups all-purpose flour can use gluten-free blend
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon use fresh if possible
⅓ cup butter melted
¾ cup whole milk or almond milk
2 large eggs room temp
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating

1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt balances sweetness

For Frying

6–8 cups vegetable oil enough for deep frying

Instructions

Set up your frying station and cinnamon sugar bowl.
Whisk dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
Mix wet ingredients in a separate bowl until smooth.
Fold wet into dry—do not overmix.
Rest batter 10 minutes for better texture.
Transfer to piping bag with star tip.
Heat oil to 375°F and maintain using thermometer.
Pipe 3-inch rings into hot oil. Fry 2–3 mins per side.
Transfer to paper towels, then roll in cinnamon sugar.
Serve warm for best texture and flavor.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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