Spanish Churros with Chocolate Dipping Sauce

Authentic Taste of Spain at Home

Crispy on the outside, soft inside, and paired with a thick, velvety chocolate sauce—Spanish churros are a beloved treat. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, this traditional recipe brings street-style magic to your kitchen.

Ingredients

For the churros:

• 1 cup water

• 2 ½ tbsp granulated sugar

• ½ tsp salt

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 large egg

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• Vegetable oil for frying

• ½ cup granulated sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon (for coating)

For the chocolate sauce:

• ½ cup heavy cream

• 100g dark chocolate, chopped

• 1 tbsp sugar (optional)

• Pinch of salt

How to Make Churros

1. Prepare the Dough

In a saucepan, bring water, sugar, salt, and butter to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in flour until a dough forms. Let cool slightly, then beat in egg and vanilla until smooth.

2. Heat the Oil

Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet or pot (about 2 inches deep). Heat to 350°F (175°C).

3. Pipe and Fry

Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 4- to 6-inch strips directly into hot oil. Fry in batches until golden brown, turning as needed (about 2–3 minutes per side).

4. Coat in Cinnamon Sugar

Drain churros briefly on paper towels, then roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture while still warm.

Make the Chocolate Sauce

Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Remove from heat, add chopped chocolate, and stir until smooth. Add sugar and a pinch of salt to taste.

Serving Tip

Serve churros warm with a bowl of rich chocolate sauce. For an extra indulgent twist, sprinkle sea salt over the sauce before dipping.