Churros with Chocolate

Born in Spain and beloved across Mexico, churros are ridged lengths of choux-style dough fried until crisp. Rolled in cinnamon sugar and dunked in warm bittersweet chocolate, they turn a simple pastry into pure comfort.

Serves 4

Estimate for one serving

• 520 cal
• 7.5g protein
• 58g carbs
• 29g fat
• 4g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 6 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 cups vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 4 oz bittersweet chocolate
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 Tbsp granulated sugar

Instructions

1. 1In a medium saucepan combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. 2Remove from heat and immediately stir in the flour with a wooden spoon until a smooth dough forms and pulls away from the sides.
3. 3Let the dough cool for 2 minutes, then add the eggs one at a time, beating vigorously after each until fully incorporated. Stir in vanilla. The dough should be smooth and glossy.
4. 4Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip (about ½-inch opening).
5. 5Heat vegetable oil in a large heavy pot or deep skillet to 375 °F (use a thermometer).
6. 6While oil heats, mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl; set aside.
7. 7Pipe 6-inch strips of dough directly into the hot oil, using kitchen scissors to snip each churro. Fry 3–4 at a time, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, about 4–5 minutes.
8. 8Remove churros with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels for 30 seconds, then roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture while still warm.
9. 9For the chocolate sauce: chop the bittersweet chocolate and place in a heatproof bowl.
10. 10In a small saucepan heat milk, cocoa powder, and sugar over medium heat, whisking until smooth and just simmering.
11. 11Pour hot milk mixture over chopped chocolate; let sit 1 minute, then whisk until thick and glossy.
12. 12Serve warm churros immediately with the thick chocolate dip on the side.