Description

These Pumpkin Churros are a delightful twist on a classic dessert, featuring a soft, spiced dough made with pumpkin puree and cinnamon, perfect for any occasion. Ready to serve with a creamy maple dip, they offer a cozy taste that will satisfy your cravings for easy, homemade desserts.

Ingredients

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1 cup water
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 quart vegetable oil for frying
8 oz cream cheese softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons maple syrup

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Instructions

Start by making the cinnamon maple cream cheese dip. Beat together cream cheese, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, light brown sugar, milk, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and maple syrup until smooth.
Chill the dip in the fridge until ready to serve.
In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 2 teaspoons cinnamon for the churro coating and set aside.
Prepare a plate lined with paper towels for draining the churros.
In a large bowl, whisk together water, pumpkin puree, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Stir in the all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until a dough forms.
Transfer the churro dough to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip.
Heat 1 quart of vegetable oil in a deep-fryer, deep skillet, or Dutch oven to 375°F, checking the temperature with a candy thermometer.
Carefully pipe 4-inch strips of dough into the hot oil, frying 3 to 4 strips at a time to avoid overcrowding.
Fry the churros until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
Remove the churros from the oil and place them on the prepared paper towel-lined plate to drain for 1 minute.
Quickly coat the warm churros in the reserved cinnamon sugar mix until well-covered.
Serve the Pumpkin Churros warm with the chilled cinnamon maple cream cheese dip alongside.

Notes

Ensure the oil temperature is maintained for even frying.
These churros can be served immediately or cooled and reheated in the oven.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 churro
Calories: 180
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 10mg