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11 Churro-Inspired Desserts That Will Send You Into Cinnamon-Sugar Shock

Your Cinco de Mayo is going to be so sweet.

By Jessie Mooney
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PARKER FEIERBACH

Your Cinco de Mayo is going to be sweet.

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Churro Chips

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Parker Feierbach

HIGHLY recommend dunking them in cheesecake dip.

Get the recipe from Delish.

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Churro Stuffed French Toast

<p>There are a few words that immediately grab the attention of anyone with an insatiable sweet tooth: Cinnamon-Sugar. French Toast. NUTELLA. You can find all three ingredients in these delightful padded pastries that'll start your Cinco De Mayo off right. Because, like most things, even churros can be improved by stuffing them with hazelnut spread. </p>
<p>Get the recipe from <a target="_blank" href="http://cafedelites.com/2014/11/16/nutella-stuffed-churro-french-toast/">Cafe Delites</a>.</p>

There are a few words that immediately grab the attention of anyone with an insatiable sweet tooth: Cinnamon-Sugar. French Toast. NUTELLA. You can find all three ingredients in these delightful padded pastries that'll start your Cinco De Mayo off right. Because, like most things, even churros can be improved by stuffing them with hazelnut spread.

Get the recipe from Cafe Delites.

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Chocolate Churro Muddy Buddies

<p>Cinnamon and chocolate is a classic combination. Most churros actually come with a chocolate sauce, but who has time to DIP? These muddy buddies save you all the trouble. Just be warned: Once you start eating crunchy churro pieces covered in chocolate ganache, you won't be able to stop. </p>
<p>Get the recipe from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.adashofsanity.com/2014/09/chocolate-churro-muddy-buddies/">A Dash of Sanity</a>.</p>

Cinnamon and chocolate is a classic combination. Most churros actually come with a chocolate sauce, but who has time to DIP? These muddy buddies save you all the trouble. Just be warned: Once you start eating crunchy churro pieces covered in chocolate ganache, you won't be able to stop.

Get the recipe from A Dash of Sanity.

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Dulce De Leche Churro Doughnuts

<p>"Dulce de Leche" makes us feel real fancy, but these doughnuts are ridiculously simple! The secret is Pillsbury Grands biscuits. Just fry these babies in a skillet, pump them with caramel sauce, then dust with powdered sugar and cinnamon. The look <em>and</em> taste is totally pro-level. </p>
<p>Get the recipe from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ohsweetbasil.com/dulce-de-leche-churro-donuts-recipe.html">Oh Sweet Basil</a>.</p>

"Dulce de Leche" makes us feel real fancy, but these doughnuts are ridiculously simple! The secret is Pillsbury Grands biscuits. Just fry these babies in a skillet, pump them with caramel sauce, then dust with powdered sugar and cinnamon. The look and taste is totally pro-level.

Get the recipe from Oh Sweet Basil.

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Churro Chex Mix

<p>If you're having a party, Chex Mix is a required presence. But if you want your Cinco Celebration to be the end-all fiesta, make sure <em>Churro</em> Chex Mix makes an appearance. Caution: When you're preparing, be careful not to overheat your cinnamon chips...or eat them all before they make it to a microwave. </p>
<p>Get the recipe from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sweetcharli.com/2013/08/churro-chex-mix.html">Sweet Charli</a>.</p>

If you're having a party, Chex Mix is a required presence. But if you want your Cinco Celebration to be the end-all fiesta, make sure Churro Chex Mix makes an appearance. Caution: When you're preparing, be careful not to overheat your cinnamon chips...or eat them all before they make it to a microwave.

Get the recipe from Sweet Charli.

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Churro Cupcakes

<p>Turning a churro into a cupcake is a smart idea. Turning cream cheese frosting into <em>cinnamon</em> cream cheese frosting is a smarter idea. Serving churro cucpakes topped with cinnamon cream cheese frosting at your Cinco De Mayo party is most likely the smartest idea you'll ever have. </p>
<p>Get the recipe from<a target="_blank" href="http://www.iheartnaptime.net/churro-cupcakes/">I Heart Naptime</a>.</p>

Turning a churro into a cupcake is a smart idea. Turning cream cheese frosting into cinnamon cream cheese frosting is a smarter idea. Serving churro cucpakes topped with cinnamon cream cheese frosting at your Cinco De Mayo party is most likely the smartest idea you'll ever have.

Get the recipe fromI Heart Naptime.

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Churro Popcorn

<p>Salty and sweet snacks are always a hit, but Churro Popcorn with its special cinnamon-ny goodness is an unexpected and welcome twist. Plus, you can make four servings in literally less than FIVE minutes. Well, this recipe <em>supposedly </em>makes four servings. We wouldn't have a problem finishing this stuff off in one sitting...</p>
<p>Get the recipe from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ohsweetbasil.com/churro-popcorn-recipe.html">Oh Sweet Basil</a>.</p>

Salty and sweet snacks are always a hit, but Churro Popcorn with its special cinnamon-ny goodness is an unexpected and welcome twist. Plus, you can make four servings in literally less than FIVE minutes. Well, this recipe supposedly makes four servings. We wouldn't have a problem finishing this stuff off in one sitting...

Get the recipe from Oh Sweet Basil.

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Banana Churro Roll-Ups

<p>Ok, you start with pan-fried, banana-stuffed churros. Next, you create a Chocolate-Peanut Butter Dipping Sauce. Finally, you garnish with fresh strawberries and drizzle that chocolate concoction over everything until your heart is as melted as the dipping sauce. </p>
<p>Still with us, or did you just hit the floor? </p>
<p>Get the recipe from <a target="_blank" href="http://thefoodcharlatan.com/2015/01/22/banana-churros-chocolate-peanut-butter-sauce/">The Food Charlatan</a>.</p>

Ok, you start with pan-fried, banana-stuffed churros. Next, you create a Chocolate-Peanut Butter Dipping Sauce. Finally, you garnish with fresh strawberries and drizzle that chocolate concoction over everything until your heart is as melted as the dipping sauce.

Still with us, or did you just hit the floor?

Get the recipe from The Food Charlatan.

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Churro Crescent Twists

<p>You just need four ingredients and 10 minutes for these adorable cinna-sticks. Throw them in a bright colored cup for a festive party addition or pack them by the handful for your kids' lunches this week. These twists are adult <em>and </em>kid friendly treats. </p>
<p>Get the recipe from <a target="_blank" href="http://lilluna.com/cinnamon-crescent-twists-2/">Lil Luna</a>.</p>

You just need four ingredients and 10 minutes for these adorable cinna-sticks. Throw them in a bright colored cup for a festive party addition or pack them by the handful for your kids' lunches this week. These twists are adult and kid friendly treats.

Get the recipe from Lil Luna.

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Churro Cake

<p>THIS IS IT, Y'ALL. The Mother Load: THE CHURRO CAKE. (Sorry for all the caps, but it just seemed necessary). You've got THREE layers of brown butter cake, Mexican white chocolate, nutty pralinella, and, of course, CINNAMON SUGAR. This Churro dessert literally takes the cake. </p>
<p>Get the recipe from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thekitchykitchen.com/?recipes=/churro-cake">The Kitchy Kitchen</a>.</p>

THIS IS IT, Y'ALL. The Mother Load: THE CHURRO CAKE. (Sorry for all the caps, but it just seemed necessary). You've got THREE layers of brown butter cake, Mexican white chocolate, nutty pralinella, and, of course, CINNAMON SUGAR. This Churro dessert literally takes the cake.

Get the recipe from The Kitchy Kitchen.

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