Description
Crispy, golden-fried churros with a pillowy choux pastry interior, coated in cinnamon sugar and served with a rich chocolate dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (for dough)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for coating)
- Neutral oil (for frying, e.g., canola or vegetable)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, 1 teaspoon sugar, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Remove from heat and immediately add all the flour at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon or spatula until a shaggy ball forms.
- Return to low heat and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until a thin film forms on the bottom of the pan.
- Transfer dough to a mixing bowl and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until the dough is smooth, glossy, and pipeable.
- Heat 2 inches of neutral oil in a Dutch oven or deep fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
- Fill a piping bag fitted with a star tip with the dough.
- Pipe 5-6 inch strips of dough directly into the hot oil, cutting with a knife or shears.
- Fry 3-4 churros at a time for 2-3 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until deep golden brown and crispy.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack over paper towels for 30 seconds.
- While still hot, toss churros in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- For the sauce, melt chocolate chips with heavy cream until smooth.
- Serve immediately with chocolate dipping sauce.
Notes
Ensure oil is at 375°F to prevent greasy churros. Cook the flour mixture thoroughly to dry out excess moisture for a hollow, airy texture. Churros are best served immediately but can be frozen raw and fried later.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 churros + 2 tbsp s
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 52
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
Keywords: churros, cinnamon sugar, fried dough, chocolate dipping sauce, homemade dessert, choux pastry, seasonal treat, family friendly