How to make PERFECT CHURROS with Hot Chocolate

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour offers more nutrients.

chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate chips

Dark chocolate has less sugar and more antioxidants.

Boil 1 cup of water with 2 tablespoons of butter, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and ⅛ teaspoon of salt in a saucepan over medium heat.

When it starts boiling, turn the heat down and add 1 cup of flour at once, stirring immediately until it comes together and pulls away from the pan.

Let the dough cool for 5 minutes, then add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla, mixing until smooth.

Place the dough into 2 piping bags fitted with a star tip and pipe 5-inch strips, cutting the ends with scissors.

Heat oil to 350°F using a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature.

Fry each churro for 5 minutes, turning halfway, until golden brown.

Drain on paper towels for a few seconds and roll in a mixture of ½ cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon if desired.

For the chocolate dipping sauce, heat ½ cup heavy cream until the edges start to bubble, then pour it over 3 oz of chopped bitter-sweet chocolate and mix until smooth.

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