🍩🍫✨ Homemade Churro Bites with Nutella – Crispy, Cinnamon-Sweet & Totally Irresistible!

🎉 Introduction

Get ready to fall in love with one of the most addictive desserts ever — Homemade Churro Bites with Nutella! 💛

These bite-sized churros are golden, crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and rolled in a warm cinnamon-sugar coating. But the magic doesn’t stop there — each bite is stuffed or dipped with creamy, luscious Nutella for the ultimate indulgence. 😍

Whether you’re making them for a fun weekend treat, a party dessert, or just to satisfy your sweet tooth, these Homemade Churro Bites deliver pure joy in every mouthful. Simple ingredients, quick cooking, and heavenly results — what’s not to love? 🍫✨

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Medium saucepan
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk or spoon
• Piping bag (with a star tip)
• Scissors
• Slotted spoon
• Paper towels
• Frying pan or deep pot
• Small bowls for coating

🛒 Ingredients

For the Churro Dough:

• 1 cup water
• 2 ½ Tbsp sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs

For Frying & Coating:

• 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon

For Serving:

• ½ cup Nutella (for dipping or filling)
• Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

👩‍🍳 Directions

1. Make the Churro Dough

• In a saucepan, bring water, sugar, salt, and butter to a boil.
• Reduce heat and stir in flour all at once.
• Stir vigorously until the mixture forms a smooth dough ball (1–2 minutes).
• Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.

2. Add Eggs & Flavor

• Add vanilla extract and beat in eggs one at a time until smooth and glossy.
• The dough should be thick but pipeable.

3. Pipe the Churros

• Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
• Pipe 1-inch pieces directly onto a parchment sheet or over hot oil (use scissors to cut the dough).

4. Fry Until Golden

• Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
• Fry churro bites in small batches for 2–3 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown.
• Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

5. Coat in Cinnamon Sugar

• In a bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon.
• Toss warm churros in the mixture until fully coated.

6. Add the Nutella

• Option 1: Fill a piping bag with Nutella and inject a small amount into each churro bite.
• Option 2: Serve warm churros with a side of Nutella for dipping.

7. Serve & Enjoy

• Serve immediately while warm, with extra Nutella drizzle on top if desired. 🍫

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: ~20 churro bites
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: ~30 minutes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Room Temperature: Best eaten fresh, but can be kept in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
• Refrigerator: Store up to 4 days (reheat before serving).
• Freezer: Freeze fried churros for up to 1 month; reheat in an air fryer or oven.
• Reheating: Warm at 350°F for 5–7 minutes for that just-fried crisp.

🥄 Variations

• Caramel-Lover’s Dream: Swap Nutella for dulce de leche or salted caramel.
• Filled Churro Pops: Insert a skewer, pipe Nutella inside, and serve like lollipops!
• Air Fryer Version: Pipe churros onto parchment, air fry at 375°F for 8–10 minutes, then coat in cinnamon sugar.
• Chocolate-Lovers Edition: Add 1 Tbsp cocoa powder to the dough and dust with cocoa sugar.
• Vegan Option: Use vegan butter and flax eggs — they come out just as crispy!

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I bake these instead of frying?
   Yes! Bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes until golden, then coat with cinnamon sugar.
2. Can I air fry churros?
   Definitely — 375°F for 8–10 minutes gives great results.
3. How do I keep churros crispy?
   Serve immediately or reheat in an oven/air fryer — avoid microwaving.
4. Can I make the dough ahead?
   Yes, refrigerate up to 24 hours and bring to room temperature before frying.
5. What kind of oil works best?
   Vegetable or canola oil — they have a neutral flavor and high smoke point.
6. Can I use a different filling?
   Absolutely! Try peanut butter, caramel, or chocolate ganache.
7. Why are my churros soggy?
   The oil may be too cool — make sure it’s around 350°F.
8. Can I use premade dough?
   It’s best to make fresh dough for authentic texture, but choux pastry dough also works.
9. Can I serve them cold?
   They taste best warm — the outside stays crisp and the Nutella melty.
10. Can I double the recipe?
    Yes! Just fry in small batches so the oil temperature stays consistent.

🏁 Conclusion

These Homemade Churro Bites with Nutella are the ultimate sweet treat — crispy, warm, and bursting with chocolate-hazelnut goodness. Whether you’re serving them for dessert, a party snack, or just to treat yourself, they’re guaranteed to disappear fast.

Simple to make and impossible to resist, these little bites of joy bring the magic of a churro stand straight to your kitchen — no deep fryer required. 🍩🍫✨

🍩🍫✨ Homemade Churro Bites with Nutella – Crispy, Cinnamon-Sweet & Totally Irresistible!

Get ready to fall in love with one of the most addictive desserts ever — Homemade Churro Bites with Nutella! 💛 These bite-sized churros are golden, crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and rolled in a warm cinnamon-sugar coating. But the magic doesn’t stop there — each bite is stuffed or dipped with creamy, luscious Nutella for the ultimate indulgence. 😍 Whether you’re making them for a fun weekend treat, a party dessert, or just to satisfy your sweet tooth, these Homemade Churro Bites deliver pure joy in every mouthful. Simple ingredients, quick cooking, and heavenly results — what’s not to love? 🍫✨

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 20 Servings

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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Ingredients

  

For the Churro Dough:

• 1 cup water
• 2 ½ Tbsp sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs

For Frying & Coating:

• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon

For Serving:

• ½ cup Nutella for dipping or filling
• Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

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Equipment

• Medium saucepan
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk or spoon
• Piping bag (with a star tip)
• Scissors
• Slotted spoon
• Paper towels
• Frying pan or deep pot
• Small bowls for coating

Method

 

Make the Churro Dough

1. In a saucepan, bring water, sugar, salt, and butter to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and stir in flour all at once.
3. Stir vigorously until the mixture forms a smooth dough ball (1–2 minutes).
4. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.

Add Eggs & Flavor

1. Add vanilla extract and beat in eggs one at a time until smooth and glossy.
2. The dough should be thick but pipeable.

Pipe the Churros

1. Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
2. Pipe 1-inch pieces directly onto a parchment sheet or over hot oil (use scissors to cut the dough).

Fry Until Golden

1. Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
2. Fry churro bites in small batches for 2–3 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown.
3. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Coat in Cinnamon Sugar

1. In a bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon.
2. Toss warm churros in the mixture until fully coated.

Add the Nutella

1. Option 1: Fill a piping bag with Nutella and inject a small amount into each churro bite.
2. Option 2: Serve warm churros with a side of Nutella for dipping.

Serve & Enjoy

1. Serve immediately while warm, with extra Nutella drizzle on top if desired. 🍫

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Room Temperature: Best eaten fresh, but can be kept in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Refrigerator: Store up to 4 days (reheat before serving).

Freezer: Freeze fried churros for up to 1 month; reheat in an air fryer or oven.

Reheating: Warm at 350°F for 5–7 minutes for that just-fried crisp.

🥄 Variations

Caramel-Lover’s Dream: Swap Nutella for dulce de leche or salted caramel.

Filled Churro Pops: Insert a skewer, pipe Nutella inside, and serve like lollipops!

Air Fryer Version: Pipe churros onto parchment, air fry at 375°F for 8–10 minutes, then coat in cinnamon sugar.

Chocolate-Lovers Edition: Add 1 Tbsp cocoa powder to the dough and dust with cocoa sugar.

Vegan Option: Use vegan butter and flax eggs — they come out just as crispy!

❓ 10 FAQs

Can I bake these instead of frying?
Yes! Bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes until golden, then coat with cinnamon sugar.

Can I air fry churros?
Definitely — 375°F for 8–10 minutes gives great results.

How do I keep churros crispy?
Serve immediately or reheat in an oven/air fryer — avoid microwaving.

Can I make the dough ahead?
Yes, refrigerate up to 24 hours and bring to room temperature before frying.

What kind of oil works best?
Vegetable or canola oil — they have a neutral flavor and high smoke point.

Can I use a different filling?
Absolutely! Try peanut butter, caramel, or chocolate ganache.

Why are my churros soggy?
The oil may be too cool — make sure it’s around 350°F.

Can I use premade dough?
It’s best to make fresh dough for authentic texture, but choux pastry dough also works.

Can I serve them cold?
They taste best warm — the outside stays crisp and the Nutella melty.

Can I double the recipe?
Yes! Just fry in small batches so the oil temperature stays consistent.

🏁 Conclusion

These Homemade Churro Bites with Nutella are the ultimate sweet treat — crispy, warm, and bursting with chocolate-hazelnut goodness. Whether you’re serving them for dessert, a party snack, or just to treat yourself, they’re guaranteed to disappear fast.

Simple to make and impossible to resist, these little bites of joy bring the magic of a churro stand straight to your kitchen — no deep fryer required. 🍩🍫✨