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Crispy Churros Recipe with Chocolate Sauce

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These homemade crispy churros are golden, crunchy on the outside, pillowy inside, and coated in cinnamon sugar. Served with a rich, silky chocolate dipping sauce, they’re an easy dessert perfect for parties, family gatherings, or a sweet treat any night.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup water (240 ml)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (85 g), cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (25 g)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 g), sifted
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Vegetable oil, for frying (about 4 cups or enough for 2–3 inches depth)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g), for coating
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, for coating
  • 4 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate (115 g), chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (120 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon butter (14 g)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for chocolate sauce

Instructions

  1. Combine water, butter, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring to melt the butter (about 2 minutes).
  2. Remove from heat and add flour all at once. Stir quickly with a wooden spoon until a thick, smooth dough forms (about 1 minute).
  3. Let dough cool for 5 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract. Dough should be glossy and pipeable.
  5. Fill a deep, heavy pot with 2–3 inches of vegetable oil. Heat to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Spoon dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 4–6 inch strips into hot oil, snipping with scissors or a knife. Fry in batches of 3–4.
  7. Fry churros for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel–lined baking sheet to drain.
  8. Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Roll warm churros in mixture until coated.
  9. For chocolate sauce: Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until steaming. Remove from heat, add chopped chocolate, butter, and salt. Let sit 1 minute, then stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract if using.
  10. Serve churros hot with chocolate sauce for dipping.

Notes

For gluten-free churros, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For vegan, substitute vegan butter/coconut oil, flax eggs, and dairy-free chocolate and cream. Churros are best served fresh and hot. If making ahead, fry just before serving and coat with cinnamon sugar while warm. Chocolate sauce can be made ahead and reheated. Don’t overcrowd the pot when frying; keep oil at 350°F for best results.

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Keywords: churros, chocolate sauce, homemade dessert, cinnamon sugar, fried dough, easy churros, party dessert, Mexican dessert, Spanish dessert

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