Ingredients
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Oil for frying
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine milk, water, sugar, salt, and butter. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Once butter is melted, add flour all at once and stir vigorously until a dough forms and pulls away from the pan.
- Let the dough cool slightly, then transfer it to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Pipe 4–6-inch strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting with scissors. Fry until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes, turning for even color.
- Drain churros on paper towels and roll in cinnamon sugar while still warm.
- To make the chocolate sauce, heat the cream until just simmering, then pour over the chocolate. Let sit 1 minute, then stir until smooth. Add sugar if desired.
- Serve churros warm with the chocolate sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Add vanilla or orange zest to the dough for flavor.
- Use spiced sugar with cinnamon and nutmeg for a cozy twist.
- Try caramel or dulce de leche instead of chocolate sauce.
- Store churros in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheat in the oven to crisp up.
- Refrigerate leftover chocolate sauce and reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 churro with sauce
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
