Holiday Churros

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   Bring water, butter and salt to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat.

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   Stir in flour.

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   Reduce heat to low; cook 1 min.

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   or until mixture forms a ball, stirring constantly with wooden spoon.

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   Remove from heat; stir in cereal and pecans until well blended.

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   Place in medium bowl.

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   Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating with mixer on medium speed after each addition until well blended.

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   Heat oil in medium skillet to 350 degrees F. Spoon cereal mixture into heavy-weight pastry bag fitted with large star tip.

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   (Or spoon into a cake decorator's tube fitted with star tip.)

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    Carefully squeeze three or four 3-inch-long strips of dough into hot oil.

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    Cook 2 to 3 min.

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    or until golden brown on both sides, turning after 1 min.

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    Drain on paper towels.

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    Repeat with remaining dough.

15. 15

    Roll in cinnamon sugar while still hot.

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    Serve warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.