Churros With Chocolate Sauce

Name: Churros With Chocolate Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: The Americas
Ingredients: 237ml / 8oz water; 113g / 4oz unsalted butter; 12g / 0.4oz granulated sugar; 1.5g / 0.05oz salt; 125g / 4.4oz all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs; 5ml / 0.17oz vanilla extract; 500ml / 17oz oil for frying; 100g / 3.5oz granulated sugar for rolling; 2g / 0.07oz ground cinnamon; 170g / 6oz semi-sweet chocolate chips; 118ml / 4oz heavy cream; 14g / 0.5oz butter

Spanish Fried Dough, Porras, Churros Españoles

Mexico, United States

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The essentials, at a glance

These golden-brown fried dough pastries are coated in cinnamon sugar for a sweet, crunchy finish. They are traditionally served with a rich, velvety chocolate dipping sauce. This treat is a beloved staple in Spanish and Latin American street food culture.

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Difficulty

Medium

Servings

Prep Time

20 minutes

Make Time

20 minutes

Calories

450 / serving

Diet

Vegetarian

Protein 6.0g

Fat 22.0g

Carbs 58.0g

Above values do not change with any serving size changes you make below

May not be suitable if you suffer with:

Acid Reflux

Lactose Intolerance

IBS

Diabetes

Indigestion

High Blood Pressure

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STEP 1

Combine water, butter, sugar, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in flour until a dough forms, then cool for 5 minutes.

Instructions

Main

Combine water, butter, sugar, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in flour until a dough forms, then cool for 5 minutes.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then stir in vanilla until the batter is smooth and pipeable.

Heat oil to 175C (347F) in a deep pot.

Pipe 12-15cm lengths of dough into the hot oil, cutting with scissors, and fry in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden, turning once.

Drain on paper towels and roll warm churros in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.

Combine chocolate, cream, butter, and vanilla in a small saucepan over low heat; stir until melted and smooth.

Serve warm churros with the chocolate sauce for dipping.

Nutritional Benefits

Provides a quick energy boost from carbohydrates.

Contains calcium from dairy components.

Nutritional information is provided as a general guide only. Values may vary and should not replace professional medical or dietary advice.

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Churros With Chocolate Sauce

Combine water, butter, sugar, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in flour until a dough forms, then cool for 5 minutes.

Ingredients

237ml / 8oz water
113g / 4oz unsalted butter
12g / 0.4oz granulated sugar
1.5g / 0.05oz salt
125g / 4.4oz all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
5ml / 0.17oz vanilla extract
500ml / 17oz oil for frying
100g / 3.5oz granulated sugar for rolling
2g / 0.07oz ground cinnamon
170g / 6oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
118ml / 4oz heavy cream
14g / 0.5oz butter
5ml / 0.17oz vanilla extract

From the Blog All Contributions

Golden Cinnamon Churros

Yum User

27 Apr 2026

Piping the dough through a star tip creates those iconic ridges that maximise the surface area for cinnamon sugar to cling to. I love how the crisp, fried exterior gives way to a soft, airy centre, making every bite a satisfying contrast in texture. It is a brilliant treat for anyone who enjoys a bit of a project in the kitchen that delivers a huge reward.

The Perfect Dip

The real magic happens when you plunge a warm pastry into the velvety chocolate sauce. By combining semi-sweet chocolate with a touch of heavy cream and butter, the sauce becomes glossy and rich, cutting through the sweetness of the cinnamon. It is a fantastic way to bring a taste of Spanish street food into your own home, and it is always a crowd-pleaser when sharing with friends.

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