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Easy Crispy Churros Recipe with Perfect Chocolate Dipping Sauce

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This easy crispy churros recipe delivers golden, crunchy churros with a tender inside, paired with a rich, silky chocolate dipping sauce enhanced with espresso powder. Perfect for a quick indulgent treat or cozy dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240ml) water
  • 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (plus more for coating)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • Ground cinnamon (for coating)
  • For the chocolate dipping sauce:
  • 4 ounces (115g) dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • ¼ teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons sugar, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to melt the butter (about 5 minutes).
  2. Remove the pan from heat and quickly stir in 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides.
  3. Let the dough rest for 5 to 7 minutes until warm but not hot.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth, glossy, and pipeable. Add a teaspoon of water if too stiff.
  5. Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Fit a piping bag with a ½ inch star tip and pipe 4-inch lengths of dough directly into the hot oil, cutting with scissors. Fry 3 to 4 churros at a time.
  7. Fry churros for 2 to 3 minutes per side until crispy and deep golden brown.
  8. Remove churros with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Toss warm churros in a mixture of ½ cup sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon until evenly coated.
  9. To make the chocolate sauce, warm ½ cup heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat until simmering. Remove from heat and stir in 4 ounces chopped dark chocolate, ¼ teaspoon espresso powder, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  10. Serve churros warm with the chocolate dipping sauce.

Notes

Keep oil temperature between 350°F and 375°F to avoid greasy or burnt churros. Do not overcrowd the fryer to maintain crispiness. Use a star tip for signature ridges that hold cinnamon sugar better. Warm cream just until simmering for smooth chocolate sauce. Dough should be pipeable but not runny; add eggs one at a time to control consistency.

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