Description
Indulge in the warm, spiced goodness of Mini Pumpkin Churros that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Perfect for cozy gatherings or solo snacking, these delightful treats combine the essence of fall with a sweet cinnamon sugar coating. As they disappear faster than you can imagine, you’ll find yourself wanting to make them again and again!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (plus extra for dusting)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare your dough by combining pumpkin puree, melted butter, water, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until it simmers.
- Remove from heat; stir in flour and granulated sugar until combined. Let cool slightly before adding eggs one at a time.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Pipe dough into hot oil in 4-5 inch strips and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Roll fried churros in a mixture of powdered sugar and cinnamon before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 churro (25g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating nutmeg or swapping pumpkin for sweet potato. Pair with caramel or chocolate dipping sauces for a delicious twist.