Description

These homemade churros are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and coated in sweet cinnamon sugar. Paired with a rich chocolate dipping sauce, they're a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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1 cup water
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Oil, for frying
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
1 cup chocolate chips (for dipping sauce, optional)
1/2 cup heavy cream (for dipping sauce, optional)

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Remove from heat and stir in the flour until the mixture forms a ball. Allow it to cool for a few minutes.
Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until the dough is smooth.
In a deep frying pan, heat about 2 inches of oil to 375°F (190°C).
Fill a piping bag fitted with a star tip with the churro dough. Carefully pipe strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting them to your desired length.
Fry the churros for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove them and drain on paper towels.
In a shallow dish, mix sugar and cinnamon. Roll the hot churros in the mixture until coated.
For the chocolate sauce, heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until simmering. Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl and let sit for a minute. Stir until smooth.

Notes

For a healthier version, you can make churros in an air fryer. Pipe the dough onto parchment paper, spray with cooking oil, and air fry at 375°F (190°C) for about 10 minutes. You can also fill the churros with dulce de leche, chocolate, or cream cheese frosting after frying for an extra indulgent treat.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Spanish

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 churro
Calories: 120
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 35mg