Easy Churro Cronuts

These easy churro cronuts are deep fried crescent roll doughnuts with a cinnamon sugar topping. Made with convenient refrigerated crescent roll dough, it's easy to satisfy a craving without going to the bakery.

doughnuts coated with cinnamon sugar on blue background
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dough sheets

  • 4 cups oil, or as needed, for frying

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • chocolate sauce or chocolate hazelnut spread for serving

Directions

  1. Remove dough from each can and unroll to a rectangular shape. Fold the shorter end of 1 sheet up 1/3 of the way. Fold the opposite edge 1/3 of the way to fold over (and cover) the first fold. The dough should have 3 layers. Use a 3-inch cutter to cut 3 circles from the dough. Form the scraps into another layered piece and cut out one more circle. Repeat with the remaining dough sheet.  Use a smaller cutter to cut the center out of each circle to form a donut shape and reserve for donut holes.

  2. Fill a large saucepan halfway with oil and place over medium-high heat to reach a temperature of 350 to 365 degrees F (175 to 183 degrees C). Line a tray with paper towels.

  3. Combine sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish; set aside.

  4. Working with 2 to 3 cronuts at a time, carefully lower each cronut into the hot oil. Fry about 1 minute, rotating occasionally, until browned evenly. Drain briefly on the prepared tray. While donuts are still hot, coat evenly in cinnamon sugar. Repeat with remaining cronuts and doughnut holes.  

  5. Serve with chocolate sauce or hazelnut spread for dipping.

    From the Editor

    We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

508 Calories
28g Fat
60g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 508
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 12g 59%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 239mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 60g 22%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 41g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 45mg 3%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 137mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.