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Classic Cinnamon Sugar Churros with Chocolate Dipping Sauce

A plate of freshly fried churros coated in cinnamon sugar, served with a side of rich chocolate dipping sauce.
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Enjoy the taste of fairground treats at home with these easy-to-make cinnamon sugar churros, perfect for parties or a Cinco de Mayo celebration. Includes a simple chocolate dipping sauce recipe.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • For the Chocolate Dipping Sauce:
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare the churro dough: In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  2. Remove from heat and add flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until a smooth ball of dough forms.
  3. Return the saucepan to low heat and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes to dry out the dough.
  4. Transfer the dough to a large bowl. Let it cool for 5 minutes.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy. Stir in 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
  6. Prepare the frying station: Pour vegetable oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to a depth of about 3 inches. Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Prepare the cinnamon-sugar coating: In a shallow dish, combine granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
  8. Transfer the churro dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
  9. Carefully pipe strips of dough, about 4-6 inches long, directly into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pot; fry in batches.
  10. Fry the churros for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and puffed.
  11. Using a slotted spoon, remove the churros from the oil and drain on paper towels.
  12. Immediately toss the hot churros in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until well coated.
  13. Prepare the chocolate dipping sauce: In a heatproof bowl, combine chocolate chips, heavy cream, and butter.
  14. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and melted. Alternatively, melt over a double boiler.
  15. Serve the warm churros with the chocolate dipping sauce.

Notes

  • For air fryer churros, preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Pipe dough onto parchment paper, then carefully transfer to the air fryer basket. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown. Toss in cinnamon sugar immediately.
  • For baked churros, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pipe dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • You can make the chocolate dipping sauce ahead of time and reheat gently.

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