Homemade Churros
You can make these easy homemade churros at home with just nine ingredients, perfectly coated in cinnamon sugar or dipped in melted chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp(85 g.) unsalted butter
- 2 tbspc. granulated sugar, divided
- 1 tspPure Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup(120 g.) all-purpose flour
- 1 tspKosher Salt
- 0.25 cupGround Cinnamon
- 2 largeEggs
- Vegetable Oil, for frying
- 0.75 cupDark Chocolate Chips
- 0.75 cupHeavy Cream
- 1 tspGround Cinnamon
- 0.25 tspKosher Salt
Instructions
- 1
In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring butter, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 cup water to a boil, then stir in vanilla. Remove from heat and add flour and salt. Stir with a wooden spoon until thickened, about 30 seconds. Let cool 10 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, on a rimmed baking sheet or large plate, mix cinnamon and remaining 1 cup sugar.
- 3
Using a handheld mixer on medium speed, add eggs one at a time, beating to blend after each addition. Transfer mixture to a piping bag fitted with a large open star tip.
- 4
Into a large pot fitted with a deep-fry thermometer, pour oil to come halfway up sides. Heat over medium-high heat until thermometer registers 375°. Holding piping bag a few inches above oil, carefully pipe churros into 6"-long ropes. Using kitchen scissors, cut off dough from piping bag.
- 5
Working in batches, fry churros, turning as needed, until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes; make sure oil registers 375° between batches. Using a slotted spoon or tongs, immediately roll churros in cinnamon sugar, then transfer to a wire rack.
- 6
Place chocolate chips in a medium heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring cream to a simmer. Pour hot cream over chips and let sit 2 minutes. Add cinnamon and salt and whisk until combined and smooth.
- 7
Arrange churros on a platter. Serve with dipping sauce alongside.