A Pleasant Palate

Homemade Churros with Cinnamon Sugar – A Crispy, Airy Delight

There’s something magical about biting into a warm homemade churro—crispy on the outside, soft and airy on the inside, and coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar hug. If you’ve ever wanted to recreate that magic yourself, this homemade churros with cinnamon sugar recipe is your golden ticket.

Whether you’re making them for a cozy movie night, a festive gathering, or just because you deserve a treat, these mini churros are surprisingly simple to make and incredibly satisfying to eat.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Crispy & Airy Texture: Thanks to a classic choux pastry dough, these churros puff up beautifully with a light, holey interior.
• Simple Ingredients: You probably already have everything you need in your kitchen.
• Perfectly Sweet: Rolled in a cinnamon sugar mixture, they’re sweet but not overpowering.
• Fun to Make: Piping and frying churros is a hands-on, rewarding experience—especially when you get to taste the results!

Homemade Churro Video

Churro Tools

Homemade churros are simple, but having the right tools makes the process smoother and safer. A Dutch oven is ideal for frying because it retains heat well and provides enough depth for the oil. To ensure your oil stays at the perfect frying temperature (around 350°F), an oil thermometer is essential—it helps prevent undercooked or overly greasy churros. For shaping the dough, a piping bag fitted with a large star tip gives churros their signature ridges and texture. If you don’t have one, a zip-lock bag with the corner snipped off works too. Finally, kitchen shears are handy for cutting the dough as you pipe it into the hot oil, giving you control over the size and shape of each churro.