Pumpkin Churros

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 1/4 tsp Ginger, ground
  • 11/16 cup Pumpkin puree

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 3/4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar, light
  • 4 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Cloves, ground
  • 15 tbsp Granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 4 tsp Vanilla

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 66 tbsp Vegetable oil

• Dairy

  • 8 oz Cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup Milk

• Liquids

  • 1 cup Water

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Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 quart oil for frying
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons pumpkin purée

Directions

• In a large bowl, whisk together water, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil and vanilla. Add in flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, ground ginger and salt. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to fold in the dry ingredients, until well combined. Cover bowl and place in refrigerator for 30-60 minutes.
• While the churro batter is chilling, heat oil for frying in deep-fryer or deep skillet to 375°F.
• In a stand mixer, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, brown sugar, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon and pumpkin purée until smooth. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, toss together 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Set aside.
• Once the churro batter has chilled, pipe a 4-inch strip of dough into the hot oil. Repeat, frying 3 or 4 strips at a time. F
• ry the churros, turning them once, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
• Transfer the cooked churros to a plate lined with paper towels to drain for 1 minute. Then quickly toss in cinnamon sugar mixture.
• Serve hot with cream cheese dip on the side.