Baked Churro Bites

• water1 cup
• butter2¾ oz
• brown sugar2 tablespoon
• salt0
• flour4½ oz
• vanilla extract1 teaspoon
• egg2
• cinnamon sugar0
• chocolate0

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (180˚C).

2. 2

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

3. 3

   Turn off the heat and stir in the flour.

4. 4

   Take the pot off of the heat source, and mix in the vanilla, then the eggs one at a time.

5. 5

   Transfer mixture to a piping bag with a 5 point, or star, tip.

6. 6

   Pipe out thick 3-inch (8 cm) strips of churro batter onto a baking sheet covered with parchment, using a knife to release each piece from the piping tip, if needed.

7. 7

   Bake for 10 minutes, then broil until golden brown.

8. 8

   Dredge each churro in melted butter, then cinnamon sugar.

9. 9

   Serve with melted chocolate if desired.

10. 10

    Enjoy!