Easy baked churros are simple to make and impossible to resist. Flaky puff pastry baked until golden, then brushed with butter and rolled in a cinnamon‑sugar mixture—ready in under 15 minutes. These churros are a guaranteed hit with family and friends.
Baked Churros
Who can say no to a warm cinnamon‑sugar churro? These baked churros capture that carnival flavor without frying. Using store‑bought puff pastry makes them quick and fuss‑free, and they crisp up beautifully in the oven.
Baked Churro Ingredients
- Puff Pastry: One sheet of frozen puff pastry, thawed.
- Butter: Unsalted butter, melted—used to help the sugar stick and add richness.
- Sugar: Granulated white sugar. Light brown sugar can be substituted for a slightly deeper flavor.
- Cinnamon: Ground cinnamon for the classic cinnamon‑sugar coating.
How to make baked churros
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place one sheet of thawed puff pastry on a cutting board. (To thaw quickly, microwave a folded sheet for 30 seconds, flip it over, then microwave another 30 seconds.) Cut the sheet in half lengthwise, then slice each half into 1‑inch strips. You should have about 18 strips.
- Arrange the strips on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart. Bake 8–10 minutes or until puffed and golden brown on top.
- While the pastries bake, melt the butter in a small bowl. In another bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon and mix well.
- When the churros come out of the oven, let them cool just until you can handle them. Dip each strip in melted butter, then immediately roll it in the cinnamon‑sugar until evenly coated.
- Place the coated churros back on the sheet pan to set for a few minutes, then serve warm. Enjoy!
How to store leftover churros
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 1–2 days. Reheat briefly in a warm oven (about 300°F) for best texture—this restores crispness without drying them out.
Other favorite dessert recipes
- Key Lime Cookies
- Chocolate Lasagna (easy no‑bake dessert)
- Easy Mixed Berry Pie
- Lemon Raspberry Poke Cake
Easy Baked Churros
April King
Pin Recipe
5 mins
8 mins
13 mins
Dessert
American, Mexican
18 churros
104 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place one sheet of thawed puff pastry on a cutting board. If needed, microwave a folded sheet 30 seconds, flip, then microwave another 30 seconds to finish thawing. Cut pastry in half lengthwise, then slice each half into 1‑inch strips (about 18–22 strips).
- Arrange the strips on the prepared baking sheet and bake 8–10 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
- While the churros bake, melt the butter in a small bowl and combine the sugar and cinnamon in another bowl.
- Remove churros from the oven and let cool slightly. Dip each strip in melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon‑sugar until evenly coated.
- Place the coated churros back on the sheet pan to set for a few minutes, then serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 104 kcal
Carbohydrates: 10.6 g
Protein: 0.9 g
Fat: 6.6 g
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