Cinnamon-Sugar Churros with Dark Chocolate Dip

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Crisp, golden churros rolled in cinnamon sugar, served with a rich dark chocolate dipping sauce for an irresistible Spanish-inspired treat. This Spanish recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, water, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 Spanish cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt over medium heat. Bring to a rolling boil, then remove from heat and immediately add flour all at once, stirring vigorously until a smooth dough forms.
  2. Step 2: Return to low heat and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to dry out the dough slightly.
  3. Step 3: Transfer dough to a bowl and let cool for 5 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated and smooth.
  4. Step 4: Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 375°F. Pipe dough into 3-inch logs using a piping bag with a star tip, cutting each log into 3 pieces.
  5. Step 5: Fry churros in batches for 2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  6. Step 6: While churros cook, melt dark chocolate and heavy cream together in a double boiler until smooth and glossy.
  7. Step 7: Roll warm churros in a mixture of cinnamon and granulated sugar, then serve immediately with warm chocolate dip.

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