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Cinnamon Sugar Churro Waffle Sticks

Makes 18 waffle sticks

Cinnamon Sugar Churro Waffle Sticks

Makes 18 waffle sticks

In this recipe, pâte à choux—the dough used for cream puffs and eclairs—is piped into the waffle stick maker to create a light and airy churro-inspired dessert.

Nutritional information per stick: Calories 112 (56% from fat)
carb. 9g
pro. 3g
fat 7g sat. fat 4g
chol. 48mg
sod. 157mg
calc. 44mg fiber 0g

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, divided
  • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • Warm chocolate sauce, for serving

Preparation

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cinnamon and 1 cup of the sugar. Reserve.
  2. Put the butter, milk, water, vanilla, and remaining tablespoon of sugar into a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the flour and continuously mix until a dough forms, about 30 seconds. Transfer to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix the dough on a medium speed until it stops steaming, about 2 minutes.
  3. While continuing to mix, add the eggs, one at a time, making sure the egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Once all the eggs are fully incorporated, the dough should be smooth, glossy, and somewhat elastic. Transfer the dough to a pastry bag.
  4. Preheat your waffle maker on setting 4. The waffle maker’s ready light will illuminate green to indicate it is ready to use. Pipe about 1 cup of the batter onto the center of lower grid; spread the batter using a heatproof spatula to within ½ inch of the edge of the grid. Close the waffle iron lid, making sure not to lock the unit. The green indicator light will turn off. When the green indicator light turns on again, the waffle sticks are ready. Open lid and carefully remove the waffle sticks. Break apart into individual sticks and toss in the cinnamon sugar. Serve immediately with warm chocolate sauce.
  5. Repeat with the remaining batter

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