I wanted a simple fried dessert that could be made without a complicated dough, and churros are one of those recipes that come together with just a few basic ingredients. The dough starts on the stovetop with water, butter, sugar, and flour, then gets piped directly into hot oil using a star piping tip. A quick cinnamon-sugar coating and chocolate dip finish everything off.

The churros come out crisp on the outside with a soft, tender center, while the cinnamon-sugar coating adds a light sweetness around the edges. The warm chocolate dip gives you something rich to dunk each churro into while it is still fresh. If you’re making a dessert spread, Double Chocolate Fudge Cookies and Almond Biscotti are two more recipes to add alongside them.

Churros Recipe

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These homemade churros are made with a simple butter-based dough, piped into hot oil, and fried until golden and crisp. They are coated in cinnamon sugar and served warm with a smooth chocolate dip made with dark or semi-sweet chocolate and heavy cream.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 12 Churros

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Spanish

Calories: 190

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

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Churro Dough

• 1 cup 240 ml water
• ¼ cup 56 g unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup 130 g all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil

Frying & Coating

• Vegetable or canola oil for frying
• ½ cup 100 g granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Chocolate Dip

• 100 g dark or semi-sweet chocolate chopped
• ½ cup 120 ml heavy cream

Equipment

• Deep saucepan
• Mixing bowl
• Wooden spoon
• Piping bag
• Star piping tip
• deep frying pot
• Slotted spoon
• Paper towels
• Heatproof bowl

Method

 

1. Add water, butter, sugar, salt, and oil to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
   
2. Add the all-purpose flour.
   
3. Stir until a smooth, thick dough forms.
   
4. Transfer the dough to a piping bag, then fit it with a star piping tip.
   
5. Heat the oil in a deep pot over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
6. Pipe the dough into the hot oil.
   
7. Fry until golden brown and crisp.
   
8. Remove the churros from the oil and drain on paper towels.
   
9. Melt the chopped chocolate with heavy cream and stir until smooth and creamy. and then transfer the chocolate dip to a serving bowl.
10. Combine the sugar and cinnamon, then coat the warm churros evenly in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
    
11. Serve the churros warm with the chocolate dip and enjoy.
    

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSodium: 105mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13g

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Fresh churros are best when the contrast between the crisp coating and soft center is still noticeable. The cinnamon sugar takes only a moment to prepare, while the chocolate dip gives the batch an easy finishing touch without adding much extra work. Since the dough is prepared on the stovetop and fried immediately, this is a straightforward dessert to make when you want something freshly cooked and ready to serve warm.

Vamsi

I’ve always found joy in the kitchen. Since I was seven, cooking has been my favorite way to learn, create, and unwind. From baking sweet treats to exploring global flavors and brewing coffee, I’m always chasing my next delicious discovery.