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Homemade Churros with Chocolate Dipping Sauce

A close-up of a pile of freshly made homemade churros, coated in cinnamon sugar, served with a small bowl of chocolate sauce.
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Learn to make classic churros at home. This recipe guides you through creating crisp, golden churros with a soft interior, perfect for rolling in cinnamon sugar and serving with a rich chocolate sauce.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in flour until a smooth dough forms. Return to low heat and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes to dry out the dough.
  3. Transfer dough to a mixing bowl. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
  6. Heat about 2-3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot or Dutch oven to 350-365°F (175-185°C).
  7. Carefully pipe 4-6 inch strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting the dough with scissors or a knife. Do not overcrowd the pot.
  8. Fry churros for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crisp.
  9. Remove churros with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  10. While churros are still warm, combine sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish. Roll churros in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  11. For the chocolate sauce, heat heavy cream and butter in a small saucepan until butter is melted and cream is hot (do not boil).
  12. Pour hot cream over chocolate chips in a bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
  13. Serve churros immediately with the chocolate dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature for crispy, non-greasy churros.
  • For best results, use a sturdy piping bag and tip.
  • If your churros are hollow, the dough may have been too wet or the oil too hot.
  • You can substitute some of the flour with a gluten-free blend if needed.

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