Star Wars Lightsaber Cinnamon Twist Churros

When you take churros and turn them into Cinnamon Twist Churro Lightsabers, it takes the world's best dessert to a whole new galaxy. Let me show you how to make these crunchy sticks of fried dough and turn them into a delicious dessert and fun craft the entire family will love!

Who doesn't loves a good churro? Crispy delicious fried dough covered in a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating. I just knew my kids would enjoy making some Star Wars Lightsaber Cinnamon Twist Churros.

In Star Wars, lightsabers are energy blades that are capable of cutting into just about anything. The lightsabers are assembled with Kyber crystals, which acquire color once attuned to a specific Jedi. But they are more than just a mechanical focusing device. Every Padawan has to go to one of only a few select places in the galaxy where Kyber crystals form, and each goes on a spiritual journey to find not just a crystal, but their crystal, guided by the force.

Ingredients You'll Need

Here's what you'll need to make these Cinnamon Twist Churros:

For the Churro Dough

• Sugar – provides the sweet taste in the dough.
• Water – bringing water to a boil helps bind together the sugar, salt, flour, and oil.
• Salt – a flavor enhancer also used to cut some of the sweetness.
• Canola oil – lubrication and binding agent. Vegetable oil can be used as a substitute.
• All-purpose flour – the base ingredient used.

For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating

• Sprinkle Sugar Crystals - perfect covering for the churros and adds color to make the lightsaber shine.
• White granulated sugar – provides the sweet taste in the outer coating.
• Ground cinnamon – flavor enhancer that should be mixed with the sugar.

How To Make Cinnamon Twist Churros

Refer back to this recipe for making churro ice cream sandwiches. This recipe is similar, but a little different.

Step 1 - Prepare The Dough

• In a saucepan, combine the water, sugar, salt, and oil.
• Bring to a boil and then remove from heat.
• Next, stir in the flour and mix well.
• Once the ingredients are well combined, form the dough into a ball. This step is straightforward and happens quickly, within about thirty seconds.
• Remove the dough from the saucepan and form it into a large ball. The dough will be hot, so let it cool on a clean counter for about 15-20 minutes before piping.

Step 2 - Piping

• Once the dough has cooled, fill a piping bag with the churro dough.
• For this recipe, you can either use the Ateco tip #829 or the 1M open star piping tip.
• Using the piping bag, form multiple straight lines.
  • If using the 1M star tip, pipe 4 straight lines.
  • If using the Ateco tip #29, pipe 2 straight lines.

• Once the dough is piped into lines, you'll twist all lines together to form the churro twist.
• Once twisted, set aside and prepare for frying.

Step 3 - Frying Churros

• In a large deep skillet, heat 2 quarts of Canola or vegetable oil. Use a candy thermometer to gauge the temperature of the oil.

• When the oil reaches 375 degrees Fahrenheit, place the churro twist on a stainless steel spatula (or use metal tongs) and place it in the hot oil.
• Make sure the churro twist is completely submerged and fry until golden. This takes about 20 -30 seconds.
• Only fry one churro twist at a time.
• Once done, remove the fried churro and place it on a paper towel to dry. Complete this process for the other churro twists.

Step 4- Finishing The Cinnamon Twist Churros

• Once the churros have cooled, it's time to decorate them with cinnamon, sugar, and sprinkle sugar crystals.

• In a small bowl, mix the ground cinnamon and sugar and pour it onto a clean surface or long shallow dish.
• Take the churro and roll around in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
• In a separate long shallow dish, mix granular sugar with sprinkle sugar crystals. Roll the churro around until covered.
  • Expert tip - if the crystals aren't sticking, take a spray bottle and spray the churro with water (about two squirts) and roll in the sprinkles until coated.

• Repeat the same steps with the other colors of sprinkles.
• The result will not only be super cute, but it will also be the most delicious Star Wars Lightsaber Cinnamon Twist Churros you'll ever taste!

Expert Tips

• Piping the dough – if using a piping bag, tie the filled bag with a rubber band. This ensures the dough doesn’t seep out of the top while piping.
• Tips – you have the option of using a small or large star tip.
  • If using the Ateco tip #829, you'll make two lines onto a piece of parchment paper and then twist.
  • If using the 1M open star piping tips, you'll make four lines onto a piece of parchment paper and then twist.
• Tools – When frying, use a metal spatula or metal tongs. Never use a plastic spatula. It will melt in the oil.

More Sweet Treat Recipes

If you love churros, you have to try these churro based sweet treats:

• Churro Ice Cream Sandwiches
• Churro Cinnamon Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese

And if you're looking for more desserts with cinnamon, check these out:

• Apple Pumpkin Spice Cake with Butter Rum Glaze
• Cinnamon Rice Pudding
• Popcorn Hearts