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Crispy Churros Recipe with Chocolate Sauce

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Golden, crispy churros coated in cinnamon sugar and served with a rich, silky chocolate dipping sauce. This easy homemade treat brings fairground nostalgia to your kitchen and is perfect for sharing with family and friends.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240ml) water
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons (36g) unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Vegetable oil (for frying, enough to fill pot 2 inches deep)
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
  • 4 ounces (115g) dark or semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter (for sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon (12g) granulated sugar (optional, for sauce)
  • Pinch of salt (for sauce)

Instructions

  1. Set up your frying station with a heavy pot on the stove and pour in oil to about 2 inches deep. Mix cinnamon and sugar for rolling and set in a shallow dish. Fit your piping bag with a large star tip.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring until the butter melts.
  3. Reduce heat to low, add flour all at once, and stir vigorously until the dough comes together and pulls away from the sides. Continue stirring for 1–2 minutes until smooth.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the dough is glossy and pipeable. Stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Heat oil to 375°F (190°C). Use a thermometer or test with a small piece of dough—it should sizzle and float.
  7. Spoon dough into piping bag. Pipe 4–6 inch strips directly into hot oil, cutting off with scissors or a knife. Fry in batches, 2–3 minutes per side, until deep golden brown and crisp.
  8. Transfer churros to a paper towel-lined rack to drain briefly.
  9. While still warm, roll churros in cinnamon-sugar mixture for coating.
  10. For chocolate sauce: In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream until steaming. Pour over chopped chocolate, butter, and sugar (if using). Let sit for a minute, then whisk until smooth and glossy. Stir in a pinch of salt.
  11. Serve churros warm with chocolate sauce for dipping.

Notes

For gluten-free churros, use a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute plant-based butter and coconut cream. Always fry a test churro first to check dough consistency and oil temperature. Churros are best served warm; keep them in a warm oven if making a large batch. Chocolate sauce can be adjusted for sweetness and thickness by adding more cream or chocolate.

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Keywords: churros, chocolate sauce, cinnamon sugar, fried dessert, Spanish dessert, homemade churros, easy churros, fairground treat, party dessert, comfort food

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