# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 1 cup water
02 - 2 ½ tbsp unsalted butter
03 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
04 - ¼ tsp salt
05 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1 large egg
07 - ½ tsp vanilla extract
→ For Frying
08 - 2 cups vegetable oil for deep frying
→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating
09 - ½ cup granulated sugar
10 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
→ Chocolate Dipping Sauce
11 - ½ cup heavy cream
12 - 3.5 oz dark chocolate, chopped
13 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter
14 - 1 tbsp granulated sugar
15 - Pinch of salt
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Combine water, butter, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar and melt butter completely.
02 - Add flour all at once to the boiling liquid. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until mixture forms a cohesive ball and pulls away from pan sides, approximately 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
03 - Add egg and vanilla extract to cooled dough. Beat thoroughly until mixture becomes smooth, glossy, and fully combined. The dough should be thick but pipeable.
04 - Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Ensure tip is securely attached and bag is properly sealed to prevent leakage during piping.
05 - Pour vegetable oil into a deep pan or Dutch oven. Heat to 350°F, monitoring temperature with a kitchen thermometer for accuracy.
06 - Pipe 4 to 6-inch strips of dough directly into hot oil, using kitchen scissors to cut each strip from the piping bag. Fry in batches of 3-4 churros for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
07 - Remove fried churros with a slotted spoon and drain briefly on paper towels. While still warm, roll each churro in cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated on all sides.
08 - Heat heavy cream and sugar in a small saucepan until just simmering, watching carefully to prevent boiling over. Remove from heat immediately.
09 - Add chopped chocolate, butter, and salt to hot cream. Let sit undisturbed for 1 minute, then stir until completely smooth and glossy. Transfer to serving bowl.
10 - Arrange cinnamon sugar-coated churros on serving platter alongside warm chocolate dipping sauce. Serve immediately while churros are still hot and crispy.
