These soft, chewy churro bars pack all the cinnamon-and-sugar goodness of a churro into a quick, easy cookie-bar recipe. They’re made even simpler by using a pantry staple you likely already have: yellow (or golden butter) cake mix.
If you’re hosting a gathering — a birthday, graduation or a taco night — these churro bars are a perfect dessert for a crowd. They deliver the familiar churro flavors without the hassle and mess of frying individual pastries. Instead of piped dough and hot oil, you press a simple batter into a pan, top it with cinnamon sugar, and bake.
These bars have crisp, golden edges and a tender, chewy center dusted with cinnamon sugar. Serve them straight from the pan as a classic cookie bar, or elevate the experience by turning them into churro sundaes: warm a square, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel for an indulgent finish.
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow or golden butter cake mix
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, divided
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
How to make churro bars
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9×9-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and half of the cinnamon. Beat with an electric mixer until well blended.
Step 2: Lightly coat your hands with nonstick spray to prevent sticking, then press the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
Step 3: Stir together the remaining cinnamon and the granulated sugar. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly over the dough, then gently press it into the top using your hands or the back of a spoon so it adheres.
Step 4: Bake at 350°F for 14–18 minutes, or until the edges have slightly puffed and the top is set. Let the bars cool briefly in the pan, then cut into squares. Serve warm for the best texture, or enjoy them at room temperature.
Serving suggestion: These bars are delicious straight from the pan, or try one warm with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel for a churro-style sundae.
Churro Bars
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow or golden butter cake mix
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon (divided)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×9-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
- Combine the cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and half the cinnamon using an electric mixer until blended.
- Spray your hands lightly with nonstick spray to prevent sticking, then press the dough evenly into the pan.
- Mix 1/4 cup sugar with the remaining cinnamon and sprinkle it evenly over the dough. Lightly press the cinnamon sugar into the dough so it adheres.
- Bake for 14–18 minutes, until the edges have slightly puffed. Let cool briefly, then cut into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Nutrition
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Calories: 78 kcal
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Carbohydrates: 6 g
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Protein: 1 g
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Fat: 6 g
