Baked Churro Bites With Chocolate Ganache

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and salt; bring to a boil over medium heat.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to low and stir in the flour with a wooden spoon until a dough ball forms and pulls away from the sides.

4. 4

   Remove from heat, let cool for 5 minutes, then beat in eggs one at a time and vanilla until the mixture is smooth and glossy.

5. 5

   Transfer the dough to a piping bag with a star tip and pipe 1-inch mounds onto the baking sheet, cutting the dough with scissors.

6. 6

   Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and firm, then immediately toss in a bowl with the remaining sugar and cinnamon.

7. 7

   For the ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chocolate chips, let sit for 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth.

8. 8

   Serve the warm churro bites immediately with the chocolate ganache for dipping.