Churros!

A couple weeks ago and last night, we made churros! They are a fried treat that is absolutely delicious! They are also surprisingly easy to make. We don't usually make things that are deep fried, but for churros we make an exception!

To start out, heat up 1 c. water, 3 T butter, 2 T of brown sugar and 1/4 t. salt in a saucepan. until it's boiling.

Then, mix 1 c. flour with 1 t. cinnamon.

Add it to the hot liquid mixture,

and stir it all together.

Let it cool down a bit, and then transfer it to a standing mixer (or a bowl you can use with a handheld mixer.

Add 2 eggs and vanilla to the batter, and mix well.

Now you need to fry up the dough! Heat about 1 inch of oil in a saucepan until it reaches about 375 degrees. Using a piping bag fitted with a larger tip (or just cutting a hole in the end of the bag), pipe the churros into the hot oil. You can make them whatever shape/length you want!

After they fry for about a minute on each side, place them onto a paper towel on a plate. Then, roll them in a cinnamon-sugar mixture (1/4 c. sugar or Splenda + 1 t. cinnamon). Finally, enjoy them!