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Ingredients
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Churros
Chocolate Sauce
Method
Churros
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a medium saucepan, combine water, unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in the flour until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a ball.
- 3
Allow to cool for about 10 minutes, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
- 4
- 5
Pipe the Churros
Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe 4-6 inch long strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting with scissors to release.
- 6
Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 7
Coat with Sugar
In a shallow dish, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon. Roll the fried churros in the mixture until well coated.
Chocolate Sauce
- 8
Make the Chocolate Sauce
In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
- 9
Remove from heat and add semi-sweet chocolate chips and vanilla extract. Stir until the chocolate is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
