Fried Cinnamon Churros with Spiced Chocolate Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Golden fried churros dusted with cinnamon sugar served alongside a warm, spiced chocolate sauce perfect for dipping. This Spanish recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs water, unsalted butter, granulated sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• for frying, about 4 cups vegetable oil
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup extra granulated sugar
• 4 oz semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until butter melts.
2. Step 2: Remove from heat and immediately stir in 1 cup all-purpose flour until the mixture forms a smooth dough and pulls away from the sides.
3. Step 3: Let the dough cool for 5 minutes, then beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth and glossy.
4. Step 4: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 375°F (190°C), using about 4 cups to allow for proper frying.
5. Step 5: Transfer dough to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 4-inch strips of dough directly into the hot oil, cutting with scissors.
6. Step 6: Fry churros in batches for about 2-3 minutes each side until golden brown and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
7. Step 7: Combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tsp ground cinnamon in a shallow dish. Toss warm churros in this cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
8. Step 8: For the dipping sauce, heat 1/2 cup heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until just simmering. Remove from heat and stir in 4 oz semisweet chocolate chips, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper until smooth and glossy.
9. Step 9: Serve churros warm with the spiced chocolate sauce for dipping.