# 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 for deep frying
→ 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
# Directions:
01 - Combine water, butter, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring until butter melts completely.
02 - Add flour all at once and stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the pan sides, approximately 2 minutes.
03 - Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes to prevent cooking the egg when added.
04 - Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the dough becomes smooth and glossy.
05 - Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
06 - Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F.
07 - Pipe 4-6 inch strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting with scissors. Fry in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
08 - Remove fried churros with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
09 - Mix cinnamon and sugar in a shallow dish. Roll warm churros thoroughly in the mixture to coat evenly.
10 - Heat cream and sugar in a small saucepan until just simmering. Remove from heat, add chocolate, butter, and salt. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until completely smooth.
11 - Serve churros immediately while warm with the chocolate dipping sauce on the side.
