Description
Mini Pumpkin Churros are the perfect fall treat, combining the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices in a delightful bite-sized form. These churros are crispy on the outside yet soft and flavorful on the inside, making them an irresistible dessert for cozy gatherings or family nights. Serve them fresh from the fryer dusted with cinnamon sugar and paired with a rich chocolate dipping sauce for an extra touch of indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (plus more for coating)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for dough)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Chocolate sauce (optional for dipping)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, salt, and vegetable oil. Bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in flour and baking powder until smooth and sticky.
- Fold in pumpkin puree and cinnamon until well blended.
- Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip; pipe 4-inch strips onto parchment paper.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pot. Carefully fry churro strips for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Immediately roll warm churros in a cinnamon-sugar mixture before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg