Cinnamon Sugar Churros with Chocolate Sauce
Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and coated in a delicious cinnamon-sugar mixture. Served with a rich chocolate sauce, these homemade churros are a sweet and satisfying treat, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for cinnamon sugar coating
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for cinnamon sugar coating
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped (for chocolate sauce)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream for chocolate sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter for chocolate sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract for chocolate sauce
Instructions
- Make the Churro Dough: In a medium saucepan, combine the water, butter, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and salt. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the Flour: Once boiling, remove from heat. Immediately add the flour all at once and stir vigorously until a smooth dough forms.
- Cool Slightly and Add Eggs: Let the dough cool for 5-7 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth and glossy.
- Prepare for Frying: Heat 2-3 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a large pot.
- Pipe the Churros: Transfer dough to a piping bag with a star tip. Pipe 4-6 inch strips into hot oil, cutting with scissors. Fry in batches.
- Fry Until Golden Brown: Fry churros for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain and Coat in Cinnamon Sugar: Drain churros on paper towels. While warm, toss in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Make the Chocolate Sauce: Melt chocolate, heavy cream, and butter together until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm churros immediately with chocolate sauce for dipping.