I grew up eating churros, but mainly only at Disneyland. I am a former annual passholder at Disneyland and used to go there with my girlfriends every Friday and Saturday night in high school. I also worked there for a stint while in high school and during college, so being around the delicious food and smelling their amazing churros had me craving churros constantly! When you work at Disneyland, you receive free admission to the park so I was always there riding Space Mountain—living my best life! If you love cinnamon and sugar, you’ll love my Puff Pastry Chocolate Croissants, Cinnamon Twists, Mini Cinnamon Rolls, and Coffee Cake recipes!
Churros always remind me of my childhood. The deep-fried sugary goodness that comes from those delicious finger food treats tend to bring me back to amusement parks that I visited while growing up in southern California. Nowadays, in my adult life, I frequently see them at Costco but oddly enough, always pass them up.
Churros are typically a summer treat and although they are a year-round treat to most Latin Americans, Spaniards, and residents of the southern states, those of us in cold climates (like here in northern Utah) aren’t usually snacking on churros at home while it’s snowing outside. I changed that the first time when I tried these in the dead of winter.
History of Churros
History is divided on how churros came into existence. Some believe Spanish shepherds invented them as they had no access to bakeries and cooked in frying pans over a fire. Others believe that Portuguese sailors discovered a similar food in northern China called “You Tiao” that they brought back home with them.
Regardless of who invented the sweet treat, it was the conquistadors who introduced them to Latin America. Since then, the churro has underwent numerous transformations including guava-filled churros in Cuba, dulce de leche-filled churros in Mexico, and a cheese-filled variety in Uruguay. Food bloggers make numerous churro variations, including dipping them in melted chocolate. Read more about the history of churros here.
These may not be the real thing, but they taste similar and are SO EASY to make so I can’t complain! Ready in less than 25 minutes, this is one quick and easy snack. This batch makes about 20 churro sticks so be prepared to host a party for friends and family with the amount you’ll have!
Ingredients in Easy Puff Pastry Churro Sticks
Puff pastry. These deliciously fluffy pastries make baking so easy! The puff pastries are the churro sticks.
Butter. Brushed with melted butter, the sugar and cinnamon will stick right to your churro sticks.
Granulated sugar. The traditional churro is coated in sugar and cinnamon, similar to my Easy Puff Pastry Churro Sticks.
Cinnamon. The cinnamon–sugar combo really makes the churro stick and is a delicious combination. Cinnamon provides spice and offers numerous health benefits as it’s packed with antioxidants and may have anti-inflammatory properties. According to Healthline’s post, cinnamon has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease and could help decrease blood sugar levels. Cinnamon has been shown to improve motor function and may have benefits for neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
How to make the best Easy Puff Pastry Churro Sticks
STEP 1: Preheat your oven and line two baking sheets with foil. Spray the foil with non-stick cooking spray.
STEP 2: Cut each thawed pastry sheet into one-inch strips as shown below. Each strip will be a churro. Place the strips on the greased baking sheets.
STEP 3: Bake for 12-14 minutes, until golden. While they’re baking, mix the sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
STEP 4: When they’re done baking, brush the butter on each churro. Then, immediately sprinkle the sugar and cinnamon mixture on the churro.
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Final Thoughts
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Easy Puff Pastry Churro Sticks
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 package puff pastry sheets (17.3 oz.)
- ¼ c butter melted
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° F. Line two baking sheets with foil. Spray the foil with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cut each thawed pastry sheet into one-inch strips as shown in the post. Each strip will be a churro. Place the strips on the greased baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, until golden. While they’re baking, mix the sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
- When they’re done baking, use a pastry brush to spread the butter on each churro. Then, immediately sprinkle the sugar and cinnamon mixture on the churro. Serve warm.
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