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    Home » Recipes » Desserts » Churros

    Churros

    Published: November 4, 2020 · Modified: Nov 4, 2020 by John Kanell

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    How to make the very best Churros at home! Warm, fried, crispy dough with a soft and light inside rolled in cinnamon sugar and served with a super easy chocolate dipping sauce. Made with simple pantry ingredients and impossible to resist!

    Churros on a plate with chocolate sauce in the background
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    I don’t think anyone can resist freshly made churros, still warm straight from the fryer. They’re just the ultimate sweet treat and so much fun to both make and eat, I mean, who can say no to hot cinnamon doughnuts with chocolate sauce?

    You might think of a churro recipe being Mexican but did you know they’re actually a traditional Spanish street food? They taste just like crispy doughnuts with a fluffy middle except they’re made with a choux pastry dough that you would use to make Eclairs or Cream Puffs instead of a yeast-leavened dough.

    They’re super popular in the US and you’ll often see them served up as a party dessert at fairs and carnivals but let me tell you, making churros at home is so much better. You won’t believe how easy and delicious they are made from scratch!

    What you need to make this recipe

    An overhead shot of all the ingredients you need to make churros

    Flour – Make sure to use all-purpose flour and not self-raising!

    Oil – You can use vegetable oil or canola oil for frying, make sure you have a candy thermometer to get the temperature just right!

    Piping bag and nozzle – You’ll need a piping bag with an 869 or large closed star tip to pipe the churros into the hot oil.

    How to make Churros

    Step by step photos showing how to add flour to a hot butter mixture

    1. Bring the water, butter, sugar, and water to boil then take off the heat.

    2. Stir in flour until thoroughly combined.

    Step by step photos showing to make churros dough

    3. Return mixture to the heat and cook for a few seconds.

    4. Add the mixture to a mixing bowl and using a hand-held mixer beat in one egg at a time scraping down the sides of the bowl after each addition (you can also do this in a stand mixer).

    step by step photos showing how to fry churros

    5. Using piping bags, pipe pieces of dough into the hot oil using scissors to cut each piece.

    6. Fry in the hot oil until golden brown then drain on paper towels.

    step by step photos showing how to roll churros in sugar and make a chocolate dip

    7. Roll the churros in cinnamon sugar mixture while still hot.

    8. Make a chocolate dipping sauce by mix chocolate chips and heavy cream together in a bowl over a pot of barely simmering water until melted and combined.

    An overhead shot of churros on a serving plate

    Pro tips for making this recipe

    • Use a candy thermometer for frying! It’s really important to make your oil is at the right temperature, if it’s too hot the churros will brown too quickly and be raw inside and if it’s too cool you’ll end up with oily churros!
    • Don’t leave the hot oil unattended for any reason.
    • Watch the churros closely as they are frying, they don’t take long and can overcook.
    • Make sure to drain the churros on kitchen paper after frying just for a few seconds to remove any excess oil.
    • Make sure to roll the churros in cinnamon sugar while they are still hot so the sugar sticks!

    A stack of chocolate dipped churros wrapped in parchment paper

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What do churros taste like?

    Homemade churros are fried, crisp, and delicious on the outside with a soft, light, and tender inside. Coated in cinnamon sugar and then dipped in chocolate sauce they are such a special treat!

    What can I use instead of a piping bag?

    If you don’t have a piping bag don’t worry, you can also use a Ziploc bag with the corner cut off. You won’t get the classic star shape without a star-shaped nozzle but they will still taste just as delicious!

    What’s the best way to serve them?

    I love to make a super easy chocolate dipping sauce for serving these, the cinnamon sugar and chocolate is just such a delicious combo but there are so many other options! Why not try caramel sauce or a fruity berry sauce?

    How long do they last?

    There’s nothing better than fresh, hot churros straight from the fryer but they will keep well for 1-2 days stored in sealed containers.

    Can I prepare these in advance?

    Yes, if you’re making these for a party or for guests you can make them in advance and either serve them at room temperature or reheat them. If you plan on reheating them I recommend not rolling in the cinnamon sugar after frying. Heat them in the oven until hot and crispy again then roll in sugar before serving!

    Can I freeze them?

    Yes, you can freeze the fried churros for up to 2 months in sealed containers or bags. Thaw them completely before serving, if you want you can heat them up in the oven once thawed.

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    If you’ve tried this Churros recipe then don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know how you got on in the comments below, I love hearing from you!

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    Churros

    Crispy and delicious churros rolled in cinnamon sugar and served with chocolate sauce. Don't forget to check out my step by step photos and tips above!
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Mexican
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings 18 - 20 churros
    Calories 171kcal
    Author John Kanell

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup water (240ml)
    • 6 tbsp unsalted butter (85g)
    • 1 Tbsp granulated sugar (13g)
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
    • 3 large eggs
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • Vegetable oil for frying

    Cinnamon sugar

    • 3/4 cup sugar
    • 2 tsp cinnamon

    Chocolate dipping sauce

    • 2/3 cup chocolate chips
    • 2/3 cup heavy cream
    • 2 tsp cinnamon

    Instructions

    • In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter, salt and sugar to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. When it boils, immediately take the pan off the heat.
    • Stirring with a wooden spoon, add all the flour at once and stir hard until all the flour is incorporated, 30 to 60 seconds.
    • Return to the heat and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Scrape the mixture into a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or use a hand mixer).
    • Mix at medium speed. With the mixer running, add 3 eggs, 1 egg at a time, as well as the vanilla. Stop mixing after each addition to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Mix until the dough is smooth and glossy and the eggs are completely incorporated. The dough should be thick, but should fall slowly and steadily from the beaters when you lift them out of the bowl. If the dough is still clinging to the beaters, add the remaining 1 egg and mix until incorporated.
    • Heat oil to 370F
    • Using a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip.
    • Pipe 6 inch pieces using an 869 or large closed star tip. It's best to fry about three at a time.
    • Fry on either side for 90 seconds to 2 minutes or until golden brown.
    • Remove with tongs and allow to drain on a paper towel for about thirty seconds before placing in the cinnamon sugar. Spoon sugar over, remove excess and serve.

    To make the chocolate dipping sauce

    • Put the chocolate chips, cinnamon and heavy cream in a bowl above a pot of barely simmering water and stir occasionally until melted and thoroughly combined.

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    Notes

    • Use a candy thermometer for frying! It's really important to make your oil is at the right temperature, if it's too hot the churros will brown too quickly and be raw inside and if it's too cool you'll end up with oily churros!
    • Don't leave the hot oil unattended for any reason.
    • Watch the churros closely as they are frying, they don't take long and can overcook.
    • Make sure to drain the churros on kitchen paper after frying just for a few seconds to remove any excess oil.
    • Make sure to roll the churros in cinnamon sugar while they are still hot so the sugar sticks!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1churro | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 302IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
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