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Best Churro Recipe

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This is hands down the best churro recipe! These homemade churros are light, crisp, and coated in sweet cinnamon sugar. You’ll only need simple pantry staples to make this fun and delicious treat at home. Dip them in chocolate sauce or serve them warm on their own—either way, they won’t last long!

Ingredients

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For the Dough:

  • 1 cup water

  • 2 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 2 large eggs

For Frying:

  • Vegetable oil, for deep frying

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Optional Chocolate Dipping Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

  • 4 oz semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Make the Dough:
    In a medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, salt, and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in flour until a dough forms. Let it cool for 5 minutes.

  2. Add Vanilla & Eggs:
    Stir in vanilla. Then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. The dough will be thick and sticky.

  3. Heat Oil:
    In a deep pot, heat about 2 inches of oil to 350°F (175°C).

  4. Pipe the Churros:
    Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 4–6 inch strips directly into the hot oil, cutting with scissors. Fry 2–3 at a time to avoid crowding.

  5. Fry:
    Fry churros for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove and drain on paper towels.

  6. Coat in Cinnamon Sugar:
    While still warm, roll churros in cinnamon sugar until well coated.

  7. Make Chocolate Sauce (Optional):
    Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan or microwave until just simmering. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit 1 minute, then stir until smooth.

Notes

  • For even frying, keep oil temperature steady between 350–360°F.

  • If dough is too thick to pipe, add a splash of milk.

  • Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container for a day and reheated in the oven.

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