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Crispy Cinnamon Sugar Churros Recipe with Best Chocolate Sauce

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These homemade churros are golden, crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and coated in cinnamon sugar, served with a rich chocolate sauce. Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or a cozy treat, this recipe is easy to make and delivers irresistible results every time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • Vegetable oil, for frying (canola or sunflower recommended)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for coating)
  • 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional, for sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup or honey (optional, for sauce)
  • Pinch of sea salt (for sauce)

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium until butter melts and mixture simmers (about 2 minutes).
  2. Reduce heat to low. Add flour all at once; stir vigorously until dough forms a smooth ball and pulls away from sides (about 1 minute).
  3. Let dough cool for 5 minutes.
  4. Crack eggs into a separate bowl and whisk lightly. Add eggs to dough a little at a time, stirring well after each addition until smooth and glossy.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract if using.
  6. Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
  7. Pour 2–3 inches of vegetable oil into a heavy-bottomed pot. Heat to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Pipe 4-inch strips of dough into hot oil, snipping ends with scissors. Fry in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until deep golden and crispy.
  9. Transfer churros to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Let cool for 1 minute.
  10. Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish. Roll warm churros in mixture until coated.
  11. For chocolate sauce: In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream and butter until steaming (do not boil). Remove from heat, add chopped chocolate and corn syrup or honey. Let sit 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth and shiny. Stir in sea salt.
  12. Serve churros warm with chocolate sauce for dipping.

Notes

For best results, keep oil temperature steady at 350°F. Coat churros in cinnamon sugar while warm for maximum stick. Chocolate sauce can be made dairy-free with coconut cream. Churros are best served fresh but can be reheated in the oven. For gluten-free or vegan adaptations, substitute flour and eggs as noted in the blog.

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