The Americas Mexico, United States

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; 5ml / 0.17oz vanilla extract

Spanish Fried Dough, Porras, Churros Españoles

Difficulty: Medium
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Make Time: 20 minutes
Calories: 450 / serving
Diet: Vegetarian

The essentials, at a glance

The Americas Snack DessertFriedSweet

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.

ProteinProtein 6.0g

FatFat 22.0g

CarbsCarbs 58.0g

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

Instructions

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.

Golden Cinnamon Churros

Andrew T. 27 Apr 2026

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Churros With Chocolate Sauce · Andrew T.

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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A Region's History, Told Through Food

Yumpedia: Mexico, United States

Churros have a complex history, with theories suggesting they originated in China and were brought to Spain by Portuguese sailors, or that they were developed by Spanish shepherds who needed a dough that could be cooked over an open fire.

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