Homemade Churros with Cinnamon Sugar and Chocolate Dipping Recipe

Ingredients

For Churros

• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• vegetable oil (for frying)

For The Cinnamon Sugar

• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For The Chocolate Dipping Sauce

• ½ cup heavy cream
• 4 ounce dark chocolate (chopped)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer. Remove from the heat and add the chopped dark chocolate. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth. Mix in the vanilla extract and set aside.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine water, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, salt, and unsalted butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, reduce heat to low and add the all-purpose flour. Stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
3. Once the dough is cooled, add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and combined.
4. In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C). Use a deep fry stainless steel thermometer for accuracy.
5. While the oil is heating, mix the ½ cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a shallow dish. Set aside.
6. Transfer the churro dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star nozzle. Carefully pipe 3-4 inch long strips of dough directly into the hot oil, using scissors to snip off the ends. Fry the churros, turning them once, until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
7. Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried churros and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. While still warm, roll each churro in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat fully.
8. Serve the churros warm alongside the prepared chocolate dipping sauce for an indulgent treat.

Notes

• Fry in small batches to avoid overcrowding, which results in soggy churros. Giving them space allows puffing and crisping.
• Use a large star piping tip to achieve the classic churro ridges and ensure even cooking.
• The dough may appear separated when adding eggs but keep mixing; it will come together smoothly.
• To freeze, pipe raw churros onto a baking sheet and freeze. Fry them straight from frozen to satisfy cravings anytime.
• Serve churros with the chocolate dipping sauce for a rich and authentic experience.