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Homemade Authentic Spanish Churros with Cinnamon Sugar

Crispy on the outside, soft and tender on the inside – these homemade churros are an irresistible treat that will transport you straight to the streets of Mexico or Spain. Rolled in cinnamon sugar, they're especially delicious when served warm with a rich chocolate dipping sauce!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican, Spanish
Calories: 364
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water
  • 2½ tablespoons white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 quarts oil for frying
  • ½ cup white sugar for coating
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for coating
  • 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped (optional, for dipping sauce)
  • ½ cup heavy cream optional, for dipping sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract optional, for dipping sauce
  • Pinch of salt optional, for dipping sauce

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine water, 2½ tablespoons sugar, salt, and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Bring the mixture to a boil and remove from heat.
  2. Add flour all at once and stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
  3. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a sturdy zip-top bag with a corner cut off, though the churros won't have the classic ridged appearance.
  4. Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep pot to 375°F (190°C). Use a candy thermometer for accuracy if available.
  5. Pipe strips of dough about 4 inches long directly into the hot oil. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan - fry only 3-4 churros at a time.
  6. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side, turning once with tongs or a slotted spoon.
  7. Remove churros with a slotted spoon and drain briefly on paper towels.
  8. In a small bowl, mix together ½ cup sugar and cinnamon. While churros are still hot, roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until completely coated.
  9. For the optional chocolate sauce: Heat heavy cream until just simmering (do not boil). Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit for 1 minute. Add vanilla and salt, then whisk until smooth.
  10. Serve churros warm with chocolate sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 268mgFiber: 1gSugar: 33g
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