Description
Churros with chocolate sauce are a delightful treat that transforms any gathering into a festive occasion. These crispy, golden-brown pastries, rolled in cinnamon sugar and served with a rich, velvety chocolate dipping sauce, promise to satisfy your sweet tooth. Perfect for parties or cozy nights at home, making these churros is fun and surprisingly simple—guaranteeing smiles all around.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for dough)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for sauce)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring water, sugar, salt, and vegetable oil to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and stir in flour until it forms a smooth ball.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip or use a plastic bag with one corner snipped off.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Pipe strips of dough into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides (about 2-3 minutes).
- Drain fried churros on paper towels and roll them in cinnamon sugar.
- For the chocolate sauce: Heat heavy cream over low heat until warm but not boiling. Stir in chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
- Serve churros warm with the chocolate sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 churros (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg