Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Mini Pumpkin Churros, perfect for cozy fall evenings and festive celebrations. These tiny, golden spirals are dusted with cinnamon sugar, offering a warm and sweet treat that will make your taste buds dance. Easy to prepare and irresistible on any dessert table, these churros can be enjoyed solo or paired with your favorite dipping sauce like chocolate or caramel.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup sugar (for dough)
- 1/4 cup butter (unsalted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon (for sugar coating)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water, butter, sugar, and salt over medium heat until boiling. Reduce heat and stir in flour until it forms a ball.
- Remove from heat. Let cool slightly before mixing in pumpkin puree and eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe 3-inch strips into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove churros and drain briefly on paper towels. While warm, roll them in cinnamon sugar.
- Arrange on a plate and serve immediately with chocolate or caramel dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 churros (62g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg