Easy And Simple Homemade Churros Recipe

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

Melt the butter gently over medium heat.

Add water, salt, sugar, and vanilla extract; bring to a boil.

Lower heat to medium-low and add flour; mix until a cohesive dough forms.

Remove from heat and add eggs and egg yolk; mix until smooth and silky.

Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.

Fill a large heavy-bottom pot with oil and heat to 375°F (190°C).

Whisk together sugar and cinnamon for coating.

Pipe dough into hot oil, cutting with scissors to desired length (4-5 inches).

Fry churros for 5-8 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove churros from oil and drain on paper towels for 30 seconds.

Toss churros in the sugar-cinnamon mixture while warm.

For chocolate sauce, heat cream, vanilla, cayenne, ground cinnamon, espresso powder, and salt until steamy.

Add chopped dark chocolate and stir until melted and smooth.

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