Homemade Churros Recipe
These Homemade Churros are golden, crispy, and rolled in cinnamon sugar while still warm. Dip them in silky, real chocolate sauce for the ultimate treat. No fancy ingredients, just pure fried joy made right in your kitchen.
Servings: 4
Calories: 592kcal
Ingredients
For Churros
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- vegetable oil for frying
For The Cinnamon Sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For The Chocolate Dipping Sauce
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 ounce dark chocolate chopped
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it's just beginning to simmer. Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt, and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, reduce the heat to low and add the flour. Stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes. Once cooled, add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat the oil to 375°F (190°C).
- While the oil is heating, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish. Set aside.
- Transfer the churro dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star nozzle. Carefully pipe 3-4 inch long strips of dough directly into the hot oil, using scissors to snip off the ends. Fry the churros, turning them once, until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the churros to a paper towel-lined plate to drain for a minute, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar while still warm.
- Serve churros warm with the chocolate dipping sauce on the side.
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Notes
- Fry in small batches. Crowding the pan = soggy churros. Give them space to puff and crisp.
- Use a large star piping tip. It gives them that classic churro look and helps them cook evenly.
- The dough will look weird at first. When you add the eggs, it’ll separate and feel all wrong, keep mixing, it’ll come together.
- Want to freeze? Pipe them raw and freeze on a baking sheet. Fry straight from frozen when churro cravings strike.
- Serve with the chocolate. It’s rich, real, and not optional.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 592kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 345mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 760IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 5mg
