Easy Funnel Cake Bites Recipe

Funnel cake bites are a perfect choice for parties, family gatherings, and kids’ birthdays. Also, these small puffs are great snack options for your movie night menu or can be a perfect To-go dessert.

Ingredients:

• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 tsp baking powder
• pinch of salt
• vegetable oil (for frying)
• powdered sugar (for serving)

For dips (optional):

• Strawberry cream dip:
• ½ cup whipped cream
• 4 mashed strawberries
• 1 tsp sugar (optional)

Cinnamon roll glase dip:

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp milk
• Birthday cake dip:
• ¼ cup yellow cake mix
• ¼ cup vanilla yogurt
• ¼ cup whipped cream
• sprinkles

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl whisk egg, melted butter, oil, milk, sugar, and pure vanilla extract until smooth.
2. Gradually add sifted flour, baking powder, and salt and whisk well until the batter become homogeneous.
3. Heat a pot or a skillet over medium heat and add enough oil to make it roughly 1-inch deep. When the oil gets hot, scoop the batter out with mini ice cream scoop and drop into the oil. Cook for a minute on each side, or until lightly golden and continue with the remaining batter.
4. When cooked, take the bites out of the pan and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
5. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve immediately with your favorite dip (optional).

Dipping sauces (optional):

1. In a bowl combine all ingredients for the desired dip and mix until smooth.

ENJOY!!