5-Min Cinnamon Churro Bites
Crispy-fried dough bites rolled in cinnamon sugar—ready in 5 minutes flat. Perfect dunking companion for soda or hot chocolate.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 240
- Protein
- 2g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high until a pinch of dough sizzles on contact, ~2 minutes.
Step 2
Unroll crescent dough and cut into bite-size pieces (about 1.5 inches each).
Step 3
Fry dough pieces in batches for 1–2 minutes per side until deep golden brown; don't crowd the pan.
Step 4
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; brush lightly with melted butter while still warm.
Step 5
Mix cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl, then toss warm bites to coat generously.
Step 6
Serve immediately with soda or hot chocolate for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- deep skillet or small pot
- candy/deep-fry thermometer (optional)
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
- small bowl
- spoon
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