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These Sweet and Salty Churro Bites will become your new favorite snack because they offer instant appeal. The use of refrigerated crescent roll dough enables you to prepare this recipe within 20 minutes. The bites have a soft interior and warm cinnamon sugar coating that ends with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt to create the ideal combination of sweetness and saltiness.
These treats work well for all occasions, including parties and family movie nights, and situations that call for comforting bites.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy – Ready in less than 20 minutes.
- Shortcut-friendly – Crescent roll dough makes this recipe foolproof.
- Crowd-pleasing – A perfect balance of sweet, buttery, and salty.
- Versatile – Enjoy as a snack, dessert, or party treat.
Ingredients
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt (for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) before starting. A baking sheet needs either parchment paper or a light coating of grease for preparation.
Step 2: Prepare the Dough
Unroll the crescent roll dough; on a lightly floured surface. Press the seams together to form one complete sheet before using a knife or pizza cutter to cut it into 1-inch squares.
Step 3: Bake
Place each square on the prepared baking sheet with enough space between them. The bites require 10–12 minutes in the oven until they reach golden brown and puffed perfection.
Step 4: Coat in Cinnamon Sugar
During the baking time; prepare a medium bowl; by mixing sugar with cinnamon and salt. After baking the bites for 2–3 minutes; brush them with butter; then roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
Step 5: Garnish and Serve
Place the bites on a wire rack to cool and sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before serving them warm. Store; any leftover bites in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Tips & Variations
- Add a dip: Choose from chocolate sauce or caramel, or cream cheese frosting to create a delicious dipping option.
- Extra crunch: Baking for two additional minutes will produce a crunchier texture.
- Spice it up: Pumpkin pie spice can replace cinnamon to create a seasonal flavor combination.
FAQ
Can I prepare these treats in advance?
Yes! The best way to serve them is fresh, but you can prepare them in advance by baking and coating before reheating them in the oven for 3–4 minutes.
What if I don’t have crescent roll dough?
You can use puff pastry or biscuit dough instead of crescent roll dough, but the final texture will differ slightly.
How long do they keep?
The treats remain fresh when stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days, but they tend to get consumed before reaching this time period!
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