Holiday Churros

Directions

1. 1
   Bring water, butter and salt to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat.
2. 2
   Stir in flour.
3. 3
   Reduce heat to low; cook 1 min.
4. 4
   or until mixture forms a ball, stirring constantly with wooden spoon.
5. 5
   Remove from heat; stir in cereal and pecans until well blended.
6. 6
   Place in medium bowl.
7. 7
   Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating with mixer on medium speed after each addition until well blended.
8. 8
   Heat oil in medium skillet to 350 degrees F. Spoon cereal mixture into heavy-weight pastry bag fitted with large star tip.
9. 9
   (Or spoon into a cake decorator's tube fitted with star tip.)
10. 10
    Carefully squeeze three or four 3-inch-long strips of dough into hot oil.
11. 11
    Cook 2 to 3 min.
12. 12
    or until golden brown on both sides, turning after 1 min.
13. 13
    Drain on paper towels.
14. 14
    Repeat with remaining dough.
15. 15
    Roll in cinnamon sugar while still hot.
16. 16
    Serve warm.