Who can resist the hypnotic spiral of sweet-dough; deep-fried to perfection, and coated in cinnamon and sugar that is the Disney Churro? Every wish you could possibly have will come true by casting one of these pastry wands of goodness into your mouth. Seriously, the Disney Churro is one of the most magical snacks offered at Disneyland and Walt Disney World.

This article will examine why, highlight ways to enjoy the snack of sultans, and provide you with the official Disney recipe so that you don’t have to wait for your next Disney trip to enjoy one.

What is a “Churro?”

Churros, also called the “Spanish doughnut” are a deep-fried pastry based snack. They are popular in the United States at theme parks, fairs, and carnivals but are also highly popular in Mexico, Spain, France, Portugal, Philippines, and Latin America (including Brazil and Spanish-speaking Caribbean islands.)

The exact origin of the churros is unknown. One claim is that they were brought to Europe from China by the Portuguese, however, another is that they originated from Spanish shepherds since they were easy to make and fry in an open fire, making it an easy staple for the nomadic shepherding life.

Facts About The Disney Churro

How many churros are sold at Disneyland in a year?

Every year, 2.8 million churros are sold at Disneyland.

How many calories are in a Disney Churro?

One Disney Churros contains 240 calories, 14g of fat, 200mg of sodium, 24g of carbs, and 2g of sugar.

How much is a churro at Disneyland?

As of July 2020, the churro is priced at $6.25 and is one of the more moderately priced snacks in the park. It’s also on the Disney Dining Plan as a snack at Walt Disney World.

Are Disney Churros vegan?

Sorry, the churros at Disney parks are not vegan. However, recipes can easily be altered with vegan, lactose-free, gluten-free, low-glycemic alternatives. Yay!

Ready to Make Your own Disney Churro?

Disney released it’s churro recipe, so you can enjoy the sweetness of a Disney churro at home. Here’s how to make your own:

Disney Churro Bites

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Servings

4

servings

Prep Time

30

minutes

Cook Time

30

minutes

Calories

237

kcal

Bring the magic of the Disney Churro home with this copycat recipe that yields 30 churros that are perfectly crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Ingredients

• 1 cup 1 Water

• 8 tbsp 8 Butter

• 1/4 tsp 1/4 Salt

• 1 1/4 cups 1 1/4 All-Purpose Flour

• 3 whole 3 Eggs

• 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 Vegetable or Canola Oil

• 1/2 cup 1/2 Sugar

• 3/4 tsp 3/4 Ground Cinnamon, Divided

Directions

• Combine water, butter, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon in 1 1/2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Bring pot to rolling boil.
• Reduce heat to low.
• Add flour and stir vigorously until mix forms a ball. Remove from heat and let rest for 5-7 minutes.
• Add eggs, one at a time, and stir until combined. Set aside.
• Heat oil in medium skillet or one-quart saucepan over medium-high heat or until temperature reaches 350 degrees.
• Spoon dough into piping bag fitted with large star tip. Pipe one-inch strip of dough over saucepan, cut with knife, and drop into hot oil. Repeat until churro bites fill saucepan with room to fry.
• Fry churro bites until golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon or mesh spider strainer.
• Drain churro bites on paper towel.
• Mix sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in medium bowl. Toss in churro bites until coated. Place on serving plate and serve with favorite dipping sauce.

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Put a Spin on the Disney Churro

There are so many ways to spice up the churro from truffles to ice cream, we’ve got together a list of our top 10 and included the recipes for all of them. No downloads necessary, get them instantly by clicking right here.