Description
Delicious churros served with a rich chocolate sauce, perfect for dessert or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for sauce)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for sauce)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for sauce)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in flour and sugar until a dough forms. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a deep skillet or pot, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 6-inch strips of dough directly into the hot oil, cutting them with scissors.
- Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a shallow dish, mix 1/2 cup sugar with cinnamon. Roll the hot churros in the sugar mixture until coated.
- For the chocolate sauce, heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Serve churros warm with chocolate sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For a lighter option, try baking the churros at 400°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- For a fun twist, add a tablespoon of orange zest to the chocolate sauce for a citrusy flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 churro with sauce
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg