Baked Churro Donuts is an easy homemade donut recipe. Coated in cinnamon & sugar they taste just like the churros you get at Disneyland. Delicious!
Have you had enough donut recipes yet?? Since I am trying really hard to not run the oven- I have been pulling out the donut maker a couple of times a week it seems.
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Some are healthier than others- but that’s the best part. I can make them fit my mood & what I am craving each week. While I only have one right after the photos of them all- the kids get to have these for breakfast until they run out.
My kids,they are crazy for cinnamon – so of course churros were the first thing to come to mind!
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Baked Cinnamon Donuts
So this time I made….. Baked Churro Donuts
They really can’t get enough cinnamon. If I put it on everything they ate- they would be perfectly happy with that.
So I do try to incorporate it into a lot of the things I create for them. 🙂
These really do taste like Churros- which immediately make me remember my childhood & going to Disneyland all the time.
I love baking with cinnamon – adds such a comforting smell to the house.
Here are some commonly asked questions
What is a churro donut
A churro donut is a type of pastry that combines the texture and flavor of a churro with the shape and structure of a donut.
Typically, a churro donut is made by frying a sweet, dense dough in oil until it is crispy and golden brown. The dough is then coated in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar, which gives it the classic churro flavor.
These are donuts that are coated in cinnamon and sugar – like churros. Churro donuts have become a popular treat in recent years and can be found at many bakeries, cafes, and specialty dessert shops.
Can I use margarine instead of butter?
I have not tried it. But I generally don’t recommend margarine for baking except for specific recipes. Overall I don’t think it is a good swap for butter because it changes the texture and consistency for the final product.
Can I use a sugar substitute?
I have not personally tried it, so I can’t say how that would turn out. But if you would like to try it, I suggest a product that offers a 1:1 swap. Please let me know how it turns out.
Can these donuts be frozen?
So yes and no. I don’t think the moisture created when freezing would be great for the cinnamon/sugar coating. So my suggestion would be that you can freeze the donuts after they are baked. But you should then reheat and add the coating when you are ready to serve.
recipe for churro donuts
To make Baked Churro Donuts you will need…
- granulated sugar
- brown sugar
- cinnamon
- all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- milk
- eggs
- butter
Can this recipe be cut in half?
You can, and we do it often. This recipe makes enough for our family of 5 for a whole weekend. So if you only need a dozen or so – feel free to cut the recipe in half.
churro donut recipe
HOW DO YOU MAKE Baked Churro Donuts?
- Combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl & whisk to combine.
- Pour the mixture into a paper bag- set aside.
- Preheat donut maker or if using traditional donut tins- preheat oven to 350.
- Add flour, sugar & baking powder to a large bowl. Mix & then create a well in the center.
- Pour in the milk and mix until almost all combined. Then add the eggs, mixing well.
- Add the melted and cooled butter- mix until well combined.
- Fold in the cinnamon.
- Spray the donut maker wells or donut pans with cooking spray.
- Add a portion of batter to a pastry bag & pipe the batter into the donut maker wells or into the donut pans.
- Cook in the maker for 6 minutes or 10-12 in the oven.
- Remove & immediately put the hot donuts in the prepared paper sack. Crimp down tightly to hold in heat & shake around to coat the donuts with the sugar mix. You can leave them in the closed bag while refilling the donut maker for the next batch.
- Remove the coated donuts & let them cool on a wire rack.
What is the best way to store leftover donuts?
I like to put them in an airtight container and refrigerate them. You can keep them at room temperature providing your home isn’t too warm.
Baked Donut Recipe
Products I love when making Churro Donuts…
This Churro Donuts recipe is SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made homemade donuts before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love these. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this mini donut recipe.
- Mini Donut Maker
- granulated sugar
- light brown sugar
- cinnamon
- all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- paper lunch sacks
- spatulas
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- wire cooling rack
- piping bag
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Baked Churro Donuts
Ingredients
Coating
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
Donuts
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1½ cups milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup butter melted & cooled
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
Instructions
Coating
- Combine granulated sugar, brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl & whisk to combine.
- Pour the mixture into a paper bag- set aside.
Donuts
- Preheat donut maker or if using traditional donut tins- preheat oven to 350.
- Add flour, sugar & baking powder to a large bowl. Mix & then create a well in the center.
- Pour in the milk and mix until almost all combined. Then add the eggs, mixing well.
- Add the melted and cooled butter- mix until well combined.
- Fold in the cinnamon.
- Spray the donut maker wells or donut pans with cooking spray.
- Add a portion of batter to a pastry bag & pipe the batter into the donut maker wells or into the donut pans.
- Cook in the maker for 6 minutes or 10-12 in the oven.
- Remove & immediately put the hot donuts in the prepared paper sack. Crimp down tightly to hold in heat & shake around to coat the donuts with the sugar mix. You can leave them in the closed bag while refilling the donut maker for the next batch.
- Remove the coated donuts & let them cool on a wire rack.
- Store in airtight container. I keep mine refrigerated & then warm for about 20-30 seconds in the microwave before serving.
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Nicole says
These are AMAZING!!!! I have baked many donuts and these are by far one of the best tasting!! Quick question, what’s the best way to store the batter? I only want to make half today so can I put the batter in the fridge for a couple days? Thanks!
Gina Kleinworth says
I have never stored the batter. I usually make the whole batch and then store the donuts. But I would imagine it would keep if covered well in the fridge for about 24 hours.
Lesley Gunson says
My son bought me a mini doughnut maker and we made these. So easy and delicious ❤️.