Description
These classic Spanish-style churros are crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and rolled in cinnamon sugar—perfectly paired with a rich chocolate dipping sauce. Easy to make, party-friendly, and totally irresistible!
Ingredients
- Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- ¼ cup caster (superfine) sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Churros:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable, canola, or light olive oil (not extra virgin)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups (or more) vegetable or canola oil, for frying
- Chocolate Sauce:
- ½ cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Make Cinnamon Sugar: In a shallow bowl, mix together sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Prepare Dough: In a mixing bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Add oil and boiling water, then stir until a thick, sticky dough forms.
- Fill Piping Bag: Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a ⅓-inch (8mm) star tip. Set aside.
- Heat Oil: Heat 2 inches (5cm) of oil in a pot, wok, or deep skillet to 340°F (170°C). Test with a cube of bread—it should turn golden in 20 seconds.
- Fry Churros: Pipe 6-inch (15cm) lengths of dough into the hot oil, snipping ends with scissors close to the surface. Fry 3–4 churros at a time for 2–3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp.
- Drain & Coat: Remove churros with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels. While still warm, roll in cinnamon sugar.
- Make Chocolate Sauce: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between, until smooth. Let cool slightly to thicken.
- Serve: Enjoy churros warm with chocolate dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature for perfect frying.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Chocolate sauce can be warmed gently if it thickens too much.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 churro
- Calories: Not available
- Sugar: Not available
- Sodium: Not available
- Fat: Not available
- Saturated Fat: Not available
- Unsaturated Fat: Not available
- Trans Fat: Not available
- Carbohydrates: Not available
- Fiber: Not available
- Protein: Not available
- Cholesterol: Not available
