Spanish Churro Doughnuts with Spiced Hot Chocolate

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Fluffy fried churro doughnuts dusted with cinnamon sugar, paired with a warm spiced hot chocolate for dipping. This spanish-inspired spanish 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 400 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 6 Spanish cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a saucepan, bring 1 cup water, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt to a boil over medium heat.
  2. Step 2: Remove from heat and immediately stir in 1 cup all-purpose flour until dough forms a ball. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep pot to 375°F.
  5. Step 5: Pipe dough into rounds about 2 inches in diameter onto parchment and carefully slide into hot oil. Fry doughnuts for 3-4 minutes, turning to brown evenly.
  6. Step 6: Drain on paper towels and immediately toss in a mixture of 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tsp ground cinnamon.
  7. Step 7: For hot chocolate, heat 2 cups whole milk with 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, a pinch of cayenne pepper, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until steaming.
  8. Step 8: Remove from heat and whisk in 4 oz chopped semi-sweet chocolate until melted and smooth.
  9. Step 9: Serve churro doughnuts warm with spiced hot chocolate for dipping.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Spanish Churro Doughnuts with Spiced Hot Chocolate take to make?

Total time is about 35 minutes (15 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Spanish Churro Doughnuts with Spiced Hot Chocolate?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep water from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Spanish Churro Doughnuts with Spiced Hot Chocolate?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Spanish Churro Doughnuts with Spiced Hot Chocolate for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Spanish Churro Doughnuts with Spiced Hot Chocolate?

Spanish spanish like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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