Baked Churro Donuts Rolled In Cinnamon Sugar
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The Churro Donuts That Make The Whole Kitchen Smell Amazing
These are the kind of donuts you make when you want something fun and a little special without frying or fussing. They bake up soft and cakey, get brushed with melted butter, then rolled in cinnamon sugar for that classic churro moment with a cozy, tender center.
Here is how it all comes together:
- Whisk applesauce, egg, vanilla, milk, melted butter, and sugars until smooth and a bit fluffy
- Fold in the dry ingredients just until combined so the batter stays tender
- Pipe or spoon the batter into greased donut pans for even, neat rings
- Bake until the donuts are set and lightly golden, then let them cool just enough to handle
- Brush the tops with melted butter and dip into a cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated
You can keep them classic with just cinnamon sugar, or go a step further with a drizzle of chocolate or dulce de leche. They’re perfect for brunch, weekend baking, or an afternoon coffee break, and they never last long on the plate.
Churro Donuts
Churro Donuts bake into soft, tender rings that get brushed with melted butter and rolled in cinnamon sugar for a churro-style finish. They are simple to mix, fun to coat, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet coffee break.
Equipment
- Whisk or mixer
- Donut pan
Ingredients
Churro Donuts
- 8 ounces applesauce
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
Churro Topping
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
Churro Donuts
- Preheat Oven to 350 degrees.
- In a mixing bowl, add the egg, butter, milk, and sugar. Mix on high for about 3 minutes, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture looks slightly foamy.
- Add the remaining ingredients and gently fold them in with a spatula just until combined.
- Lightly spray two donut pans with nonstick spray.
- Divide the batter evenly between the donut wells.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the donuts are lightly golden.
- Let the donuts rest in the pan for a few minutes, then remove and transfer to a rack to cool slightly before topping.
Churro Topping
- Stir the sugar and cinnamon together in a shallow bowl.
- Brush the warm donuts with melted butter.
- Roll each donut in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.
- If you want to lean in, drizzle with melted chocolate or dulce de leche, or finish with a churro marshmallow on top.
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Do you think these would work still if I added some collagen powder ?
Hello, this will change the consistency. As I have never tried it but possibly reduce flour for the collagen added