# 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
→ 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
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine water, butter, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until butter melts completely.
02 - Add flour all at once to boiling liquid. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until mixture forms a smooth ball and pulls away from pan sides, approximately 2 minutes.
03 - Remove saucepan from heat. Let dough rest for 5 minutes to cool slightly, preventing egg from cooking when added.
04 - Add egg and vanilla extract to cooled dough. Beat thoroughly with a spoon or hand mixer until mixture becomes smooth, glossy, and thoroughly combined.
05 - Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip (open star or closed star both work well for classic ridges).
06 - Pour vegetable oil into a deep pan or Dutch oven. Heat to 350°F, maintaining temperature throughout frying process for optimal texture.
07 - Pipe 4-6 inch strips of dough directly into hot oil, using kitchen scissors to cut dough from piping tip. Fry 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding.
08 - Remove cooked churros with a slotted spoon. Transfer to paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain excess oil.
09 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow dish. Roll warm churros in mixture until evenly coated on all sides.
10 - Heat heavy cream and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat until just simmering. Remove from heat immediately.
11 - Add chopped dark chocolate, butter, and salt to hot cream. Let sit 1 minute, then stir until completely smooth and glossy.
12 - Arrange cinnamon-sugar coated churros on serving platter. Serve warm with rich chocolate dipping sauce on the side.
