15-Min Cinnamon Sugar Churros with Hot Chocolate
Crispy-outside, pillowy-inside churros piped straight into hot oil, tossed in cinnamon sugar, and served with silky melted chocolate for dipping. Restaurant-quality in 15 minutes, no fancy equipment needed.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix flour with 2 tbsp sugar, a pinch of salt, and 1 tsp cinnamon in a bowl. Add 1 cup boiling water slowly, stirring until a thick paste forms.
Step 2
Heat oil in a heavy pot to 375°F (use a thermometer). Transfer dough to a churrera or piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
Step 3
Carefully pipe 4-inch lengths of dough directly into hot oil in batches—they'll float and brown in 1.5-2 minutes per side.
Step 4
Remove churros with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Toss immediately with remaining 1 tbsp sugar and 0.5 tsp cinnamon.
Step 5
Heat chocolate and cream in a small pot over low heat, stirring until smooth and pourable.
Step 6
Serve churros warm with chocolate dip alongside.
Tools you’ll need
- medium bowl
- heavy pot (at least 3 quarts)
- candy / frying thermometer
- churrera or large star-tip piping bag
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
- small pot for chocolate
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