Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 3/4 cup whole milk
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 cup additional granulated sugar (for coating)
– Optional: chocolate chips or dulce de leche for filling
Instructions
Creating Tasty Churro Cruffins is simple when you follow these clear steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin by greasing it or lining with paper liners.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Shape the Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. If desired, sprinkle chocolate chips or dulce de leche over the dough for added flavor.
6. Roll and Cut: Roll the dough tightly from one long side to the other. Then, cut the rolled dough into 10 equal pieces.
7. Prepare for Baking: Place each piece into the prepared muffin tin, standing upright. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: While the cruffins are baking, mix the additional sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Once baked, immediately roll each cruffin in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
9. Cool and Serve: Allow the cruffins to cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
With these steps, you will create Tasty Churro Cruffins that are both delicious and visually appealing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 cruffins
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 3g