Homemade Mexican Churros

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large pot to between 350 and 375 degrees.

Step 2

Meanwhile, make the dough by heating water, butter, vanilla, and salt in a large saucepan. Once the butter is completely melted and the mixture begins to simmer, remove from heat and stir in the flour with a wooden spoon.

Step 3

Add in the eggs one at a time, stirring and mashing the dough together until the egg is fully incorporated.

Step 4

Transfer the mixture to a large pastry bag fitted with a large star-shaped tip.

Step 5

Working in batches of 3 to 5, pipe the dough directly into the hot oil using scissors to trim to the desired length.

Step 6

Cook until dough puffs and turns golden brown, turning halfway through so all sides evenly cook. This should just take 2 to 4 minutes total.

Step 7

Carefully remove churro from oil using tongs and place on a paper towel-covered plate to drain, 1-2 minutes.

Step 8

Once the churros have cooled enough to handle, put the sugar and cinnamon into a resealable plastic bag. Put the churros in one or two at a time and gently shake until churro is coated.