Churros with Chocolate Dip (Printable Version)

Golden churros dusted with cinnamon sugar, paired with velvety chocolate dip for a shareable, sweet delight.

# What You'll Need:

→ Churros Dough

01 - 240 ml water
02 - 2.5 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 0.5 teaspoon fine salt
04 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
05 - 125 g all-purpose flour
06 - Vegetable oil, for frying

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

07 - 100 g granulated sugar
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Chocolate Dip

09 - 120 ml heavy cream
10 - 100 g dark or milk chocolate, chopped
11 - 1 tablespoon butter
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional

# Steps To Follow:

01 - Combine water, sugar, salt, and vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and stir in the flour until the mixture forms a smooth dough.
02 - Allow the dough to cool briefly. Transfer it to a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 175°C. Pipe 8–10 cm strips of dough directly into the hot oil, cutting with scissors or a knife. Fry until golden brown on all sides, about 2–3 minutes per side. Transfer churros to paper towels to drain.
04 - Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Roll the warm churros in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
05 - Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until simmering but not boiling. Remove from heat, add chopped chocolate and butter, and stir until smooth and glossy. Stir in vanilla extract, if desired.
06 - Arrange warm churros on a plate and serve immediately with the chocolate dip.

# Notes and Tips:

01 - Churros are best enjoyed fresh and hot for optimal crispness.
02 - For a twist, add vanilla extract or orange zest to the dough.
03 - Churros have a crispy exterior and a soft interior when properly prepared.