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Churros con Chocolate

Crunchy ridged fritters dusted with sugar, made for dunking into a cup of thick, dark Spanish hot chocolate.

⏱ 15 minPrep time
🔥 25 minCook time
🍽 4Servings
🏷 DinnerCategory
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Churros con Chocolate - cinnamon sugar churros with thick hot chocolate

Crisp, golden, and lightly sugared, churros are ridged fritters with a tender, custardy center — made for dunking into thick, bittersweet hot chocolate. The contrast of crunchy exterior and molten interior is pure morning joy.

In Spain, churros with chocolate are the classic late-night or early-morning treat, especially after a long evening out. Cafés serve them in paper cones with a cup of chocolate so dense you can stand a spoon in it.

Step by stepInstructions

  1. In a saucepan, bring the water, butter, sugar, and salt to a boil. Remove from heat, add the flour all at once, and beat until a smooth dough forms.
  2. Return to low heat for 1 minute to dry the dough, then transfer to a bowl and beat in the eggs one at a time until glossy.
  3. Fit a piping bag with a large star tip, fill with the dough, and pipe 5-inch lengths onto parchment.
  4. Heat 1 1/2 inches of oil to 350°F. Fry the churros in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until deep golden, then drain and roll in the cinnamon sugar.
  5. For the chocolate, whisk the milk, cornstarch, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer, add the chocolate, and whisk until thick and glossy.
  6. Serve the churros warm with the hot chocolate for dipping.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Keep the oil at a steady 350°F so the churros cook through without burning. The chocolate should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

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Recipe details

Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Servings4
CategoryDinner
PublishedAugust 17, 2026
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