OREO Churros

Time35min
Makes16 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 qt. (4 cups) oil
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 12 OREO Cookies, finely crushed, divided
  • ¼ cup sugar, divided
  • 3 cups baking mix
  • 1 cup hot tap water

Putting it together

  1. 1.
    Heat oil in large saucepan or deep fryer to 375°F.
  2. 2.
    Combine cinnamon, and 3 Tbsp. EACH cookie crumbs and sugar. Reserve for later use.
  3. 3.
    Whisk baking mix with remaining cookie crumbs and sugar in medium bowl until blended; stir in hot water. Spoon into piping bag fitted with 1/2-inch star tip. Use to pipe about 1/4 of the dough into 2-inch-long strips into hot oil, using sharp knife or kitchen shears to cut dough into pieces. Cook 2 to 3 min. or until golden brown, turning frequently. Remove from oil with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Repeat in 3 batches with remaining dough
  4. 4.
    Toss churros with reserved cookie crumb mixture.

Tips and Tricks

Jazz it Up:Stir additional 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon into thawed 8-oz. tub frozen whipped topping. Serve spooned over churros.

Nutrition Information

Calories:190
Total fat:7g
Saturated fat:1.5g
Trans fat:0g
Cholesterol:0mg
Sodium:320mg
Total Carbohydrate:30g
Dietary fiber:0g
Total sugars:8g
Protein:2g
Calcium:2% DV
Iron:6% DV