Baked Churro Bites with Homemade Dulce de Leche

April 26, 2017

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Baked Churro Bites with Homemade Dulce de Leche - this classic Mexican treat is made healthier by baking instead of frying it.

1 cup water
? cup butter
2 tbsp brown sugar
½ tsp salt
1 cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
¼ cup sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon, for dusting

Dulce de Leche
4 cups milk (you can use whole milk or a lower fat milk to cut back on some calories)
1 cup sugar
¼ tsp baking soda dissolved in 2 tsp water
pinch of salt (optional)

Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a bowl, mix ¼ cup sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon. Set aside. Add water, butter, brown sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan over...
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Nutritions

Calories
240

Sodium
226mg
9% DV

Fat
5g
8% DV

Protein
8g
17% DV

Carbs
43g
14% DV

Fiber
3g
12% DV