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dipped Baked Churros in chocolate sauce
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Baked Churros

These cinnamon-sugar churros are baked until golden brown and crispy. No fryer needed!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time9 minutes
Total Time24 minutes
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 91
Author: Candace

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons for stronger cinnamon flavor
  • 8 ounces refrigerated crescent roll dough 1 can, or dough sheet*
  • 2 Tablespoons melted butter divided

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a small bowl, mix together sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • Unroll dough out flat onto parchment paper (helps with dough not sticking). Separate to 4 rectangular pieces and press seams together.
  • Brush 2 pieces very lightly with melted butter (optional). To each of the two pieces, evenly sprinkle with ¼ of the cinnamon sugar mixture. Top each of the two pieces with the remaining dough pieces and lightly press together.
  • Using a pizza cutter (or sharp knife), cut each layered rectangle into 6 long strips while carefully holding the dough still. Carefully separate one strip and with one end in each hand, with the dough close to the parchment paper, twist both fingers in opposite directions 3 times for each strip. (It is much easier to twist with the strip close to or touching the surface.)
  • Place twisted churro back on parchment paper** and lightly pinch ends together and down onto parchment paper.
  • Move parchment paper filled with churros to a baking tray. Using a silicone brush, lightly brush churros with butter (approximately ½ teaspoon). Bake 9-11 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
  • Brush baked churro with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture. Serve with Spicy Chocolate Sauce.

Notes

*If using a crescent roll sheet, cut the long side of the sheet in half. Sprinkle one half with half of the sugar mixture. Place second half on top, and cut into 12 even pieces.
**If preferred, prepare a baking tray lined with a second piece of parchment, and transfer the twisted churros to it for baking.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 91 | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.3mg