Homemade Churros with Cinnamon Sugar and Chocolate Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

Golden fried churros coated in cinnamon sugar, served with a rich dark chocolate sauce for dipping, a classic Cinco de Mayo treat. This Mexican-inspired Cinco de Mayo 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 420 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.

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon 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 mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
3. Step 3: Transfer dough to a mixing bowl and let cool for 5 minutes. Add 2 large eggs, one at a time, beating vigorously after each addition until smooth and glossy.
4. Step 4: Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep heavy pot or fryer to 375°F.
5. Step 5: Spoon the dough into a large piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 4-inch strips of dough directly into the hot oil, cutting with scissors if needed.
6. Step 6: Fry churros in batches for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, 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 tablespoon ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Toss warm churros in the cinnamon sugar until fully coated.
8. Step 8: For the dipping sauce, heat 1/2 cup heavy cream in a small saucepan until steaming. Remove from heat and add 4 ounces chopped dark chocolate. Stir until smooth and glossy.
9. Step 9: Serve churros warm with the chocolate dipping sauce.