Churros with Chocolate Sauce: Your Shortcut to Happiness

Churros with Chocolate Sauce

Is there anything better than the crispy crunch of a freshly fried churro coated in cinnamon sugar, dipped into a rich and luscious chocolate sauce?

I didn’t think so! This easy recipe transforms simple pantry ingredients into a dessert that feels like a celebration.

Perfect for sharing (or not—we don’t judge here), these churros are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and the chocolate sauce?

Oh, it’s downright sinful.

How to Make

Note: This is an overview. See the recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.

Prepare the Churro Dough
Start by heating water, butter, sugar, and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan until the butter melts and the mixture begins to simmer. Stir in the flour until a smooth dough forms.

Pipe the Dough
Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe 5-6 inch strips onto parchment paper, ready for frying.

Fry the Churros
Heat oil in a large skillet or deep fryer. Fry the churros in batches until golden and crispy, then drain on paper towels.

Coat in Cinnamon Sugar
Toss the warm churros in a bowl of cinnamon sugar until coated evenly.

Make the Chocolate Sauce
Melt chocolate with cream and a touch of vanilla in a small saucepan until smooth and glossy.

Serve and Enjoy
Arrange churros on a platter with a bowl of warm chocolate sauce for dipping.

Pro Tips

Use a thermometer to ensure your frying oil stays around 350°F (175°C) for perfectly crispy churros.
Don’t overcrowd the pan; fry in small batches to maintain even cooking.
For a lighter sauce, add a splash of milk to your chocolate sauce as needed.

Storage

Churros: Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 day. Reheat in the oven to restore crispiness.
Chocolate Sauce: Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or microwave before serving.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 30 mins

Cooking Method: Frying

Cuisine: Mexican & Tex-Mex

Courses: Desserts, Quick & Easy Meals

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 6

Calories: 200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Dietary: Nut Free, Soy Free, Vegetarian

Description

This easy churro recipe delivers perfectly crispy, cinnamon-sugar-coated churros paired with a decadent chocolate sauce. Fun to make and even more fun to eat!

Ingredients

For the Churros :

1 cup water
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
Vegetable oil for frying

For the Coating:

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon

For the Chocolate Sauce:

1/2 cup dark chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1
In a saucepan, heat water, butter, sugar, and salt until the butter melts.
2
Stir in the flour until a smooth dough forms. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3
Beat in eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
4
Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
5
Pipe 5-6 inch strips of dough into the oil and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
6
Toss warm churros in cinnamon sugar.
7
For the chocolate sauce, melt chocolate with cream and vanilla until smooth.
8
Serve churros warm with chocolate sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g16%
Total Carbohydrate 22g8%
Protein 3g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne to the chocolate sauce.
These are best eaten fresh but can be reheated for a quick treat.

These values are approximate and may vary depending on the specific ingredients and brands used. Always check your ingredient labels for precise nutrition details.

Keywords: Churros, chocolate sauce, easy dessert, fried pastry, cinnamon sugar

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