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Crispy Homemade Churros Recipe with Easy Rich Chocolate Dipping Sauce

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This recipe delivers crispy homemade churros coated in cinnamon sugar paired with a rich, silky chocolate dipping sauce. Perfect for nostalgic comfort food that’s quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons (35 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Vegetable oil or canola oil (for frying, about 4 cups or 1 liter)
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 oz (115 g) bittersweet or dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons (15 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon (12 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat immediately once boiling.
  2. Quickly add 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour to the hot liquid and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 1–2 minutes.
  3. Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for about 5 minutes until warm but not hot.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. The dough should be smooth, thick, and slightly sticky; add a drop of water if too stiff.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer for accuracy.
  6. Fill a piping bag fitted with a large star tip with the dough. Pipe 4-inch long strips directly into the hot oil, cutting the dough with scissors or a knife. Fry in batches without overcrowding.
  7. Fry churros for 2–3 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a cooling rack over a tray.
  8. While still warm, toss churros in a mixture of 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon until evenly coated.
  9. To make the chocolate dipping sauce, heat 1/2 cup heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until just simmering. Remove from heat and whisk in 4 oz chopped bittersweet chocolate, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and glossy.
  10. Serve churros immediately with warm chocolate dipping sauce.

Notes

Keep oil temperature steady at 350°F to avoid greasy or undercooked churros. Cool dough slightly before adding eggs to prevent scrambling. Toss churros in cinnamon sugar while warm for best coating. Use a thermometer for best frying results. Chocolate sauce can be loosened with a splash of cream if it thickens too much.

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