Cinnamon Sugar Churros with Chocolate Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 cup (240ml) water
• 2 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter
• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 4-6 cups vegetable or canola oil, for frying
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, for coating
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon, for coating
• 4 oz (113g) semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the water, 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, salt, and butter to a full boil over medium heat.
2. Remove from heat and add the flour all at once, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a smooth ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 1 minute.
3. Let the dough cool for 5 minutes (it should still be warm but not hot enough to cook the eggs), then beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing hard after each addition until fully incorporated and the dough looks smooth and glossy. Beat in the vanilla.
4. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
5. Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep, heavy pot to 350 F, using a deep-fry or candy thermometer to monitor the temperature closely.
6. Pipe 4 to 5-inch strips of dough directly into the hot oil, using scissors or a knife to cut the dough from the piping tip, frying 3 to 4 churros at a time so the oil temperature does not drop too much.
7. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once, until deep golden brown all over and puffed - if they brown too fast the oil is too hot, and if they absorb a lot of oil and stay pale, the oil is too cool.
8. Remove with a slotted spoon or spider to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain briefly.
9. While still hot, roll each churro in the cinnamon-sugar mixture (combine the 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish) until fully coated - the sugar sticks best while the churros are still warm and slightly oily.
10. For the chocolate sauce, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until steaming, then pour over the chopped chocolate in a bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth and glossy.
11. Serve the churros warm alongside the chocolate sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories	190
Protein	2.5 g
Fat	11.0 g
Carbs	21.0 g
Fiber	0.8 g
Sodium	95 mg

Nutrition information is an estimate per serving and is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.