Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 cup

water

3 tbsp

butter

2 tbsp

brown sugar

0.25 tsp

salt

1 cup

flour

2 tbsp

cocoa

2 tsp

cinnamon

2 unit

eggs

1 tsp

vanilla

0.25 cup

sugar

1 cup

oil

for Frying

Step 1
~3 min

Combine water, butter, brown sugar, and salt in a pot and bring to a rolling boil.

Step 2
~3 min

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and cocoa.

Step 3
~3 min

Remove the boiling water mixture from heat and add the flour mixture, stirring until combined.

Step 4
~3 min

Add eggs and vanilla to the dough and mix well.

Step 5
~3 min

Transfer the dough to a pastry bag fitted with a 1M Wilton tip (or cut a corner off the bag).

Step 6
~3 min

Heat about 1 inch of cooking oil in a fryer or large pan to medium-high heat.

Step 7
~3 min

Pipe 3-4 churros at a time into the hot oil.

Step 8
~3 min

Cook for about 1 minute per side, until golden brown.

Step 9
~3 min

Remove the churros from the oil and let them cool and drain on a wire rack or paper towels.

Step 10
~3 min

Mix the remaining sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.

Step 11
~3 min

Roll the cooled churros in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.

Step 12
~3 min

Serve with chocolate sauce for dipping.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to prevent soggy churros.

Dust the churros with powdered sugar for extra sweetness.

Serve with a variety of dipping sauces like chocolate, caramel, or dulce de leche.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High (Cinnamon and Chocolate)
Noise Level
Medium (Frying)
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with chocolate sauce or caramel sauce.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla ice cream
Mexican hot chocolate

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Spain

Cultural Significance

Popular street food and dessert in Spain and Latin America, often enjoyed during celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Party
Holiday
Celebration
Dessert

Popularity Score

75/100

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