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Irresistible Churro Cupcakes

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These churro cupcakes are moist, fluffy, and topped with a buttery cinnamon-sugar coating that captures the flavors of traditional churros.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon in a bowl; set aside.
  3. Cream the softened butter with 3/4 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Combine the milk and dry ingredient mixture alternately into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fill the lined cupcake tin with batter about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  7. Mix the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon for topping.
  8. Brush the tops of cooled cupcakes with melted butter and sprinkle generously with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Notes

These cupcakes pair wonderfully with coffee or hot chocolate and can be served with chocolate sauce or whipped cream.

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