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The other day I was craving Churros! The problem is that I hate to deep fry. So I decided to take all of the flavors and turn them into a cookie bar. These soft and sweet Churro Bars are everything you love about decadent churros in a totally doable recipe that is absolutely delicious. I can’t wait for you to try them! Keep scrolling to see how you can make them for yourself.
I am already making plans to have these Churro Bars for Cinco de Mayo. I love to celebrate that day because it is the day that Darb and I started dating…8 years ago this year.
This will be the perfect dessert for a home bound celebration and I know that Darby loves them, so it is a win-win!
The truth is that I find that most people love a good cinnamon and sugar treat. So these Churro Bars would be perfect for any occasion.
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How to make Churro Bars
These bars start like any other cookie. Begin by creaming together the butter and sugars {granulated and brown}. I like to use a hand held mixer but you can do this by hand or with a stand mixer.
Once you have the butter and sugars combined, add the eggs and vanilla. Mix until everything is incorporated nicely.
Then add the dry ingredients {flour, salt, baking powder & cinnamon} all at once. Mix until everything is just incorporated. I always try to not over mix the dough.
It will be thick and dark in color with flecks of cinnamon throughout.
Press the dough into a 9×13 pan that has been sprayed with non stick spray. I just used my finger tips to make sure I had an even layer of dough.
Then combine the cinnamon and sugar topping. Spread it over the top of the dough. It will be a thick layer but that is how it should be.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes or until the bars are set in the middle.
They will turn lightly brown and bubble up a little bit on the sides of the bars. Let them cool for at least 30 minutes before you cut them {unless of course you just can’t wait}.
Serve warm with ice cream {my favorite} or even just at room temperature straight from the pan. There really isn’t a bad way to eat these bars.
How to Serve Churro Bars
- Top with caramel sauce
- Dip in White Chocolate
- Serve for a Birthday and add sprinkles to the cinnamon sugar topping
- Take two bars and use ice cream to make an ice cream sandwich
- Add pieces of the bars to a milk shake
The cinnamon and sugar creates an awesome topping while the middle stays super soft and moist. These Churro Bars should be served all year long with every holiday EVER!
Looking for other Cinco de Mayo dishes? Try these recipes…
- Ground Beef Enchilada Skillet
- Cowboy Corn Salsa
- Quick Queso Blanco
- Crunchy Wrap
- Fiesta Wedge Salad
- The Perfect Margarita
Homemade Churro Bars Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter {softened}
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar {packed}
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9x13 pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Cream together softened butter and both sugar with a hand held mixer {or by hand}. Add eggs and vanilla, mix until everything is combined.
- Add the dry ingredients {flour, salt, baking powder and cinnamon}, mix until just combined. Pour into the prepared 9x13 pan and press into an even layer.
- Combine the topping cinnamon and sugar and mix until it is evenly incorporated. Sprinkle liberally over the top of the dough in the 9x13 pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the bars are lightly browned and the middle is set.
- Let the bars cool for 30 minutes and then cut them into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I made this recipe for my work’s Cinco de Mayo potluck. It was a hit & was gone by the end of the day! My coworkers said it was very delish & wanted the recipe & I sent them this way.
It was really good & tastes just like a churro but I thought it was a little too sweet for my taste. I could feel the sugar on my teeth but my coworkers thought it was the right amount of sweetness. Will be saving & making this in the future. 🙂
This recipe is fantastic! I made this today for Cinco de mayo, and my family loved it. We topped it with vanilla ice cream. The bars are fabulous just plain too!! 😀
Just now tried my first sample. This was quick and easy, and uses only pantry staples. These will disappear fast at our Cinco de Mayo dinner.
Very sweet! Very delicious!
I forgot to ask, how many bars does it make?
It will make around 20 bars. Enjoy!
Hi! These sound delicious!! I’m just concerned they have 2 cups + of total sugars. Are they not overly sweet? Could I cut the sugar a bit?
The cinnamon helps balance the sweetness but you could definitely try leaving out a 1/4-1/3 cup and see.
A lady from bingo made these and everyone there was raving about them and I said could I please get the recipe I was going to go back and get another one but they were all gone I like the fact that you could make ahead and freeze them and then just take them out and you already have a great desert to take
Excellent recipe. I tested keeping them stored for a few days in airtight container and freezing. Both turned out great. Good make ahead recipe. I received lots of compliments on them.
My family is having a taco bar tonight for dinner, being the grandma I usually bring desserts. I found your recipe under Mexican desserts. this will be perfect and it really taste so good I’m sure everyone will enjoy them. Thank you. Have a beautiful day.💕
I came across these when I was trying to figure out if we could make churros for 300. These were perfect – delicious and just a little chewy. 8 half sheet pans and a lot of butter later – they were a big hit!!
We love these. The texture and flavor are amazing. They also freeze nicely when made ahead. (mine froze for a month and were perfect)
Had at get together over the weekend! Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Soooooooooooooooooooooooo
Goooooooooooooooooooooood!
These were so good! Crispy on top but soft in the middle. I will definitely make these again.
These are very good!! We love anything with cinnamon and sugar 😋
Made this for a Cinco de Mayo party. They were DEMOLISHED. Glad I kept a corner at home foe myself.
Have no computer,how do I save this recipe. On Pinterest maybe?