Churros with chocolate sauce are a classic treat that’s crispy on the outside, soft inside, and dusted with sugar. These golden sticks of fried dough are best when fresh and hot, especially when dipped in a thick, rich chocolate sauce. Originating from Spain, churros are now loved around the world as a street snack, a dessert, or even a breakfast bite. This recipe makes about 20 medium-sized churros.
Ingredients
For the churros:
1 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vegetable oil, for frying
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for coating)
For the chocolate sauce:
100g dark chocolate (about 60–70% cocoa), chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for a sweeter sauce)
Pinch of salt
How to Make Churros
Prepare the dough:
In a saucepan, bring water, sugar, butter, and salt to a boil. Once the butter melts, reduce the heat and add the flour all at once. Stir quickly with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a smooth ball and pulls away from the sides.
Remove from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes. Then beat in the egg and vanilla until smooth. The dough will be thick and sticky.
Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star-shaped tip.
Fry the churros:
Heat oil in a deep pot (about 2 inches deep) to 180°C (350°F). Pipe 4–5 inch lengths of dough directly into the hot oil, cutting with scissors.
Fry a few at a time until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes per side. Turn as needed.
Remove and drain on paper towels. While warm, roll the churros in cinnamon sugar.
Make the chocolate sauce:
In a small pan, heat cream until just beginning to simmer. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped chocolate until smooth. Add sugar and a pinch of salt to balance the flavor.
Serve
Serve churros warm with the chocolate sauce on the side for dipping. They’re best eaten fresh!
Churros with chocolate sauce are crisp, warm, and comforting with every bite. Whether for a party, a cozy movie night, or a sweet breakfast, this classic combo brings smiles every time.
