Churro Muffins

These homemade churro muffins are like having warm, cinnamon-sugar churros in muffin form! Soft, fluffy, and rolled in buttery cinnamon goodness, they’re an easy, delicious treat perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack anytime.

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Why You'll Love These Muffins

If you’re a fan of that warm, cinnamon-sugar churro magic, then you’ll fall in love with churro muffins! They’re fluffy and soft on the inside, with a perfectly sweet, buttery cinnamon coating on the outside that gives every bite that churro-like crunch.

These muffins are super easy to make and bring a taste of the fair or theme park right to your kitchen. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, they’re a guaranteed hit for anyone craving a cozy, cinnamon treat!

If you are a fan of churros like me, you might want to check out this recipe for Churro Waffles, Churro Bites and Churro Cereal Treats!

Churro Muffin Ingredients

*Ingredient amounts are located in the recipe card at the end of this post.

• All-Purpose Flour- This recipe uses all-purpose flour. Any brand will work.
• Baking Powder- Baking powder is used in the recipe. Any brand will work.
• Salt- Salt naturally enhances flavors, and is used in this recipe. Table salt or sea salt are both acceptable options to use when preparing this recipe.
• Brown Sugar- Brown Sugar adds a depth to the flavor and also contributes to the moistness of the muffins.
• Sugar- Use regular granulated white sugar to sweeten the muffins.
• Cinnamon- A classic spice used when making churros.
• Melted Butter- Butter is used in this recipe to add flavor.
• Eggs- Eggs are used for texture and binding ingredients together.
• Milk- Milk provides moisture, richness, and flavor to the churro muffins.
• Vanilla Extract- Vanilla extract helps enhance the vanilla flavor in the muffins. I recommend using pure vanilla extract, which can be found in most grocery stores.

Helpful Kitchen Items

• Mixing Bowls
• Spatula
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Cupcake Liners
• Muffin/Cupcake Pan
• Cookie Scoop
• Cooling Rack

How to Make Churro Muffins

[Step 1] Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, brown sugar, sugar, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.

[Step 2] In a separate bowl, add the melted butter (½ cup), eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined.

[Step 3] Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just moistened. Do not over mix.

[Step 4] Line a muffin pan with liners or spray with nonstick spray.  Add ¼ cup of batter to each cup.

[Step 5] Bake the muffins at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

[Step 6] Let the muffins cool for a couple of minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

[Step 7] Cinnamon Sugar Coating: Mix the remaining 1 cup of sugar and 4 teaspoons of cinnamon in a shallow bowl.

[Step 8] Melt the butter and add it to another shallow bowl.

[Step 9] Dip each muffin in butter then in the cinnamon sugar mixture, coating completely.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a Churro? A churro is a fried-dough pastry that originates from Spain and was brought over to Mexico as the Spanish empire began to expand colonies in the 17th century. Churros are made by making dough, piping into hot oil to fry, then rolling it in cinnamon and sugar.
• What do Churro Muffins taste like? Churro Muffins are moist and delicious cinnamon muffins that are drenched in butter and dusted with cinnamon sugar to recreate a favorite Mexican dessert, for breakfast!
• How Do You Store Churro Muffins? Churro Muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to five days. Before placing the muffins in the container, make sure to let them cool completely.
• Can You Freeze Muffins? Churro Muffins can be frozen for up to three months. Be sure the muffins are completely cooled prior to placing them in a freezer-safe ziplock bag or another freezer-safe container.

More Muffin Recipes:

• Cinnamon Swirl Banana Muffins
• Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
• Banana Cream Muffins
• Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

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