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Crispy Homemade Churros Recipe with Easy Warm Chocolate Sauce

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This recipe delivers crispy churros with a tender inside, coated in cinnamon sugar and served with a silky warm chocolate dipping sauce. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for cozy nights or parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons (25 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
  • 4 ounces (115 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt (for chocolate sauce)

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve butter and sugar. Once boiling, remove from heat.
  2. Immediately stir in 1 cup all-purpose flour all at once using a wooden spoon. The mixture will form a ball and pull away from the sides of the pan. Stir vigorously for about 1-2 minutes to cook off some moisture. Let the dough cool for 5 minutes.
  3. Transfer dough to a mixing bowl. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated. The dough should be smooth, thick, and slightly glossy.
  4. Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer if available.
  5. Fit a piping bag with a large star tip and fill it with dough. Pipe 4-6 inch strips into the hot oil, cutting with scissors or a knife. Fry a few at a time, turning occasionally until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Avoid overcrowding.
  6. Remove churros with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels briefly. While still warm, toss them in a mixture of 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon until evenly coated.
  7. In a small saucepan, heat 1/2 cup heavy cream over medium heat until just simmering. Remove from heat and stir in 4 ounces chocolate chips, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and glossy.
  8. Serve churros warm with a small bowl of chocolate sauce for dipping.

Notes

Maintain oil temperature at 350°F (175°C) to avoid greasy or undercooked churros. Use steady, even pressure when piping dough. Toss churros in cinnamon sugar while warm for best coating. Dough can be loosened with a teaspoon of water if too stiff. Best enjoyed fresh but reheats well in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes. Chocolate sauce can be refrigerated up to 3 days and warmed gently before serving.

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