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🍩🍫✨ 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
Cook Time 15 minutes
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. 🍩🍫✨