08/21/2026
Chocolate-Dipped Churros
Ingredients
For the Churros
โข 1 cup (240ml) water
โข ยผ cup (60g) unsalted butter
โข 1 tbsp granulated sugar
โข ยผ tsp salt
โข 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
โข 1 large egg
โข 1 tsp vanilla extract
โข Vegetable oil, for deep frying
For the Sugar Coating
โข ยฝ cup (100g) granulated sugar
โข 1 tsp ground cinnamon
For the Chocolate Dip
โข 150g chocolate, chopped
โข ยฝ cup (120ml) heavy cream
โข 1 tsp butter
Method
1. Add the water, butter, sugar, and salt to a saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil.
2. Remove from the heat and add the flour all at once.
3. Stir vigorously until a smooth dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
4. Allow the dough to cool for 5โ10 minutes.
5. Beat in the egg and vanilla until completely incorporated. The dough should be thick and smooth.
6. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star nozzle.
7. Heat the oil to 175ยฐC (350ยฐF).
8. Pipe strips of dough directly into the hot oil, cutting them with scissors or a knife.
9. Fry for 3โ4 minutes, turning occasionally, until deep golden and crisp.
10. Remove and drain on paper towels.
11. Mix the sugar and cinnamon together, then roll the warm churros in the mixture.
Chocolate Dip
12. Heat the heavy cream until hot but not boiling.
13. Pour it over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 2 minutes.
14. Stir until completely smooth, then mix in the butter.
15. Serve the warm churros with the chocolate sauce for dipping.
