Churro Bites with Chocolate Dipping Sauce

⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes • 🍳 Cook Time: 15 minutes

If you’re looking for a Cinco de Mayo dessert that’s easy to share and guaranteed to disappear in minutes, you have to try these Churro Bites with Chocolate Dipping Sauce! They’re light, crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside, and rolled in sweet cinnamon sugar. And don’t even get me started on the warm, silky chocolate sauce!

Golden churro bites dusted in cinnamon sugar with a side of rich chocolate dipping sauce, ready for dunking.

There’s just something about mini desserts that makes them extra fun, right? I love making these little churro bites because they feel festive but are secretly really easy to pull off — no special piping bags or deep fryers needed. They’re the perfect casual party treat: pick one up, dip it in chocolate, try to share (or not, no judgment).

The dough for churro bites is basically a simple stovetop choux pastry — sounds fancy, but it's super doable. You cook it in a pan, scoop it into hot oil, and a few minutes later, you have golden, puffy little pillows ready for rolling in cinnamon sugar. And honestly, the chocolate dipping sauce could not be easier — just chocolate, cream, and a little pinch of salt for magic.

If you’ve been looking for a dessert that's a little different from the usual cupcakes or cookies but still totally crowd-pleasing, this is it. These churro bites are light, sweet, cinnamon-y, and 100% made for celebrating. Bring them to your Cinco de Mayo party and watch how fast they disappear!

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🍽️ Servings: 6 • 🔥 Calories/Serving: 320

Ingredients

For the churro bites:

• 1 cup water

• 2½ tbsp sugar

• ½ tsp salt

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 large egg

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• Vegetable oil for frying

For the cinnamon sugar:

• ½ cup sugar

• 1½ tsp cinnamon

For the chocolate dipping sauce:

• ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips

• ½ cup heavy cream

• Pinch of salt

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Steps

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring the water, sugar, salt, and butter to a boil over medium heat.

Step 2

Once boiling, reduce heat to low and stir in the flour all at once. Stir vigorously until a dough ball forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan.

Step 3

Remove from heat and let the dough cool for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.

Step 5

Heat 2–3 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).

Step 6

Using a small cookie scoop or teaspoon, carefully drop small balls of dough into the hot oil, frying in batches.

Step 7

Fry until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Step 8

In a shallow bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon for coating.

Step 9

Roll the warm churro bites in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.

For the Chocolate Sauce

Step 1

In a small saucepan, heat the cream until just simmering.

Step 2

Pour over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl.

Step 3

Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth and glossy. Add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor.

Step 4

Serve churro bites warm with the chocolate sauce for dipping!

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Make it your own!

• 🍊 Citrus twist
  Add a little orange zest to the dough for a fresh, citrusy vibe.

• 🌶️ Spicy chocolate
  Stir a pinch of cayenne pepper into the chocolate sauce for a subtle spicy kick.

• 🍦 Over-the-top treat
  Serve with vanilla ice cream for a churro sundae situation!

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