Homemade Churros with Chocolate Dipping Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the dough: In a medium saucepan, combine water, granulated sugar, salt, and unsalted butter. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the butter has melted.

2. 2

   Add the flour: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the all-purpose flour until the mixture forms a smooth dough that pulls away from the sides of the pan.

3. 3

   Incorporate eggs: Let the dough cool slightly before beating in the eggs one at a time. Mix well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.

4. 4

   Heat the oil: In a deep frying pan or heavy-bottomed pot, heat vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C) ensuring there is enough oil for deep frying the churros.

5. 5

   Pipe and fry churros: Transfer the dough to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 4-6 inch lengths directly into the hot oil, using scissors or a knife to cut the dough from the bag.

6. 6

   Cook until golden: Fry the churros in batches until they are golden brown and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

7. 7

   Coat with cinnamon sugar: While still warm, roll the churros in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.

8. 8

   Make the chocolate sauce: In a small saucepan, warm the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate. Let sit for a minute, then stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.

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   Serve warm churros with the chocolate dipping sauce on the side for dipping.