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Classic Churros with Cinnamon Sugar and Chocolate Sauce

A plate of freshly fried churros coated in cinnamon sugar, served with a bowl of rich chocolate dipping sauce.
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Make classic fried churros with a crispy cinnamon-sugar coating and a rich chocolate dipping sauce. These are perfect for parties, Cinco de Mayo, or any time you want a fun, street-food-inspired dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • For the Chocolate Sauce:
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, 1/4 cup sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil.
  2. Remove from heat and add flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
  3. Transfer the dough to a large bowl. Let it cool for 5 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. In a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat about 3 inches of vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C).
  6. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip (like an 8-point star).
  7. Carefully pipe strips of dough, about 4-6 inches long, directly into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pan.
  8. Fry the churros for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and puffed.
  9. Using a slotted spoon, remove churros from oil and drain on paper towels.
  10. In a shallow dish, combine 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Toss the warm churros in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated.
  11. For the chocolate sauce: In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream over medium heat until simmering. Remove from heat and add chocolate chips and butter. Let stand for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
  12. Serve churros warm with the chocolate dipping sauce.

Notes

  • For air fryer churros, preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Pipe dough onto parchment paper, then carefully transfer to the air fryer basket. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
  • You can bake churros too! Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pipe dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Make sure your oil is at the correct temperature for crispy churros. Too low and they will be greasy; too high and they will burn before cooking through.

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