Easy Homemade Churros Poppers Recipe with Cinnamon Sugar

Churros poppers are small pieces of fried dough rolled in cinnamon sugar while still warm.

Ingredients

Measure the ingredients below before you begin. Optional additions are marked in the list.

• ½ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
• 1 cup water
• 2 ½ tablespoons sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup of all-purpose flour
• Oil for frying (approx. 2-1/2 inches deep in fryer)

How to make it

1. In a medium bowl or brown paper bag, combine the 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; set aside.

2. Heat about 2-1/2 inches deep of oil in a deep-fryer to 375°F (190°C).

3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, 2-1/2 tablespoons sugar, salt, and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Bring the mixture to a boil and then remove it from the heat. Stir in the flour until the mixture forms a ball.

4. When the dough is cool enough to handle, scoop and lightly roll the dough into balls about the size of walnuts. Fry 3-4 dough balls at a time, being sure not to overcrowd the pan, until golden brown. Take them out of the oil and shake or stir in the cinnamon-sugar mixture that you set aside right away. Remove to a plate while you repeat the process with the remaining dough.

5. Serve immediately.

Tips and serving

Fry in small batches and monitor the oil temperature; keep water away from hot oil.

For more ideas, try Easy Cinnamon Roll Cookies with Soft Chewy Texture or Easy Blueberry Buttermilk Breakfast Cake Recipe for Morning Treats.