Irresistible Churro Bars Recipe for Sweet Moments at Home
Discover this churro bars recipe, a delightful treat that combines cinnamon and sugar for a sweet experience at home.
Equipment
- Oven
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
- - 9x13-inch baking pan
- Saucepan
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 226 g unsalted butter (browned) adds a rich, nutty flavor to your churro bars
- 200 g white granulated sugar sweetens the dough and helps create the perfect texture
- 165 g light brown sugar (packed) enhances the caramel notes in your bars
- 2 large eggs bind the ingredients and contribute to the bars' moistness
- 2 tsp vanilla extract infuses a warm, sweet taste reminiscent of classic churros
- 2 tsp baking powder provides lift, ensuring your churro bars are thick and fluffy
- 0.5 tsp salt balances the sweetness and heightens the overall flavor
- 310 g all-purpose flour forms the dough base for these scrumptious bars
For the Topping
- 50 g white granulated sugar creates a sweet, crisp topping
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon adds that signature churro flavor that everyone loves!
Instructions
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns golden brown, then let it cool slightly.
- Whisk together the browned butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract.
- Combine the baking powder and salt with the flour in a separate bowl. Fold this flour mixture into the wet ingredients.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top.
- Mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon for the topping in a small bowl and sprinkle it over the dough.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool the bars completely in the pan, then cut into squares.
Notes
Serve with a drizzle of warm chocolate sauce for a chocolatey twist. Store uneaten churro bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.