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Gluten-Free Mexican Churros with Cinnamon Sugar

Gluten-Free Mexican Churros with Cinnamon Sugar

Try these easy gluten-free churros rolled in cinnamon sugar for a mouth-watering dessert treat that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl
  • 1 Saucepan
  • 1 pastry bag with star tip
  • 1 Frying pan
  • 1 Slotted Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water - for the dough
  • 1/2 cup butter - unsalted
  • 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour - ensure it has xanthan gum
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt - to enhance flavor
  • 3 large eggs - to bind the dough
  • 1 cup sugar - for coating
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon - for flavor

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan, combine water and butter; heat until boiling. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in gluten-free flour and salt until the mixture forms a ball.
  • Allow the dough to cool slightly, then add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  • Transfer dough to a pastry bag and pipe 4-6 inch lengths directly into hot oil.
  • Fry until golden brown, then remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  • In a bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon; roll churros in the mixture and serve warm.

Notes

For variations, you can fill churros with chocolate or caramel sauce.
Feel free to substitute sugar with coconut sugar for a healthier option.
To achieve the perfect texture, use a pastry bag with a star tip.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20g
Keyword Churros, Cinnamon Sugar, Dessert, Gluten-free
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