Cinnamon-Dusted Mini Churros

Delicate, crispy churros flavored with orange and vanilla, fried until golden brown and dusted with cinnamon sugar. These miniature Spanish-style doughnuts make a delightful dessert or sweet snack.

6 servings
35 min

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs plus 1 large egg yolk
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange peel
  • teaspoons vanilla extract
  • teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • cups self-rising flour
  • 4 cups vegetable oil

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Whisk eggs, egg yolk, 6 tablespoons sugar, orange juice, orange peel, vanilla, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in large bowl. Let stand 5 minutes, then stir in flour. Mix 1 cup sugar and 2 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon in medium bowl.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Pour enough oil into heavy large saucepan to reach depth of 1 inch. Attach deep-fry thermometer to side of pan and heat oil to 355°F to 360°F over medium-high heat. Spoon batter into pastry bag fitted with 3/8-inch (medium) star tip. Working in batches, pipe several 3- to 4-inch-long ribbons of batter into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, turning occasionally and adjusting heat to maintain temperature, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.

    20 min

  3. 3.

    Working in batches, add warm churros to bowl of cinnamon sugar and toss to coat.

    5 min