How to Make Homemade Churros

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option while maintaining richness.

chocolate sauce

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: store-bought chocolate syrup

Dark chocolate is lower in sugar and offers a richer flavor.

In a medium saucepan, add 1 cup of water, 1/2 cup of salted butter, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, and a pinch of table salt.

Turn the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil.

Once boiling, add 1 cup of all-purpose flour all at once and stir until it forms a big clump.

Turn off the heat and transfer the dough to a mixing bowl.

Add 2 large eggs one at a time while mixing on medium speed until fully incorporated.

Use a closed star tip to fill a sturdy piping bag with the dough.

Preheat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350 to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Pipe the churro dough into the hot oil, cutting it to the desired length with scissors.

Fry the churros until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side.

Remove the churros from the oil and immediately toss them in a mixture of 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon.

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