Pan-Fried Cinnamon Sugar Churros with Chocolate Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-26 · Updated 2026-05-26

Classic Spanish churros fried to golden perfection, coated in cinnamon sugar, and paired with a rich homemade chocolate sauce for dipping. This Spanish-inspired recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, layers water, unsalted butter, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 490 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. 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
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• for frying, about 2 cups vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until butter melts.
2. Step 2: Remove from heat and immediately stir in 1 cup all-purpose flour until mixture forms a smooth dough and pulls away from the sides.
3. Step 3: Let dough cool for 5 minutes, then beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each until smooth and glossy.
4. Step 4: Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F.
5. Step 5: Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 4-inch strips into the hot oil, cutting dough with scissors. Fry churros in batches for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and crisp.
6. Step 6: Remove churros with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
7. Step 7: Mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 1 tbsp ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Toss warm churros in cinnamon sugar until coated evenly.
8. Step 8: For chocolate sauce, heat 1/2 cup heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until simmering. Remove from heat and stir in 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips until smooth.
9. Step 9: Serve churros warm with the chocolate dipping sauce on the side.