Crispy Cinnamon Sugar Churros with Chocolate Dip

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. In a shallow dish, combine 100 g sugar and 1.5 tbsp cinnamon for the coating.
2. Make chocolate dip: Heat cream in a small pot until steaming. Pour over chopped chocolate, let sit 2 minutes, then whisk until glossy. Keep warm.
3. In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, 2 tbsp sugar, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
4. Reduce heat to low, add all the flour at once, and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon for 1-2 minutes until dough forms a smooth ball pulling away from pan. Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes.
5. Beat in egg and vanilla extract vigorously until dough is smooth and glossy.
6. Transfer dough to a sturdy piping bag fitted with a large closed star tip (Wilton 1M or 2D).
7. Heat 6 cm of oil in a heavy pot or Dutch oven to 180°C (350°F).
8. Pipe 12 cm strips of dough into hot oil, snipping ends with clean kitchen scissors. Fry 3-4 churros at a time for 2-3 minutes per side until deep golden brown.
9. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain 15 seconds on paper towels, then immediately roll in cinnamon sugar to coat evenly.
10. Serve immediately warm with the melted chocolate dip.

⭐ Why This Recipe Works

• Shatteringly crisp exterior with soft, custard-like interior
• Coated in warm fragrant cinnamon sugar crystals
• Decadent warm dark chocolate dipping sauce
• Fun family dessert made with everyday pantry ingredients

🔄 Delicious Variations

• Dulce de Leche: Serve with warm salted caramel or dulce de leche dip
• Stuffed Churros: Poke a skewer through cooked churros and pipe Nutella inside
• Bavarian Cream: Serve with chilled vanilla pastry cream

❓ Frequently Asked Questions