Pumpkin Spice Churro Bites with Maple Cinnamon Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

• •1 cup water
• •1/2 cup unsalted butter
• •1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• •1/4 teaspoon salt
• •1 cup all-purpose flour
• •3 large eggs
• •1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• •1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
• •1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
• •Vegetable oil for frying
• •1/2 cup powdered sugar (for sauce)
• •3 tablespoons maple syrup (for sauce)
• •1/4 cup heavy cream (for sauce)
• •1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for sauce)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, granulated sugar, and salt over medium heat. Bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Reduce heat to low and stir in the flour until the mixture forms a smooth ball. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until smooth.

4. 4

   Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.

5. 5

   Heat vegetable oil in a large, deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Pipe 1-inch segments of dough into the hot oil, cutting with scissors. Fry in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per batch.

6. 6

   Transfer churro bites to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.

7. 7

   In a shallow bowl, mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Roll warm churro bites in the mixture to coat.

8. 8

   To make the dipping sauce, whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, heavy cream, and cinnamon in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.

9. 9

   Serve churro bites warm with maple cinnamon dipping sauce on the side.