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    The Butter Half / Recipe Index / Desserts / Spanish Churros Con Chocolate

    Spanish Churros Con Chocolate

    By Abbey Rodriguez • Published: Nov 4, 2015 • Modified: Dec 18, 2019 • 2 Comments • This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Back in the days when Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake were wearing matching denim suits, my husband lived in Spain for a couple of years. Shortly after we were married, in the days when Britney Spears dropped off the face of the earth and JT was ordering carry out with Timbaland (that's what they were doing, right?), I had the ultimate pleasure of traveling back to the places he lived and dined. The best places? The cafes. The best dish? Spanish churros con chocolate! They are now a holiday tradition food staple at our house. ¡Olé!

    Spanish Churros Con ChocolateSpanish Churros Con Chocolate is a classic recipe

    Now, I know this is about the 17th time I've talked about the movie Chocolat, but I am telling you this stuff is the closest you will get to drinking THE hot chocolate. Oh, the smell... the gooey, thick chocolate running down the side of your mug... the sweet crunch of the churro with a trail of sugar dust following you! That's livin' la vida loca, my friends. Don't be surprised if they disappear without a tres. 😉

    Spanish Churros Con Chocolate

    Grab the recipe below and enjoy!

    Spanish Churros Con Chocolate

    Spanish Churros Con Chocolate

    By: Abbey Rodriguez
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    This classic churros recipe from Spain is drool-worthy.
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 331kcal

    Ingredients

    For the churros:

    • 1 cup water
    • ½ cup butter
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup whole wheat flour
    • 3 large eggs
    • Vegetable oil, for frying
    • Powdered sugar

    For the hot chocolate:

    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 2 ½ cups whole milk
    • 3 oz unsweetened baking chocolate
    • ½ cup sugar

    Instructions

    • In a small saucepan, combine butter and water and bring to a boil. Once mixture is boiling, add in flour and stir with a spoon until the dough comes together. Continue to stir and cook the dough for about 1 minute. Allow dough to cool off to a lukewarm temperature.
    • Transfer dough to a medium mixing bowl. Beat in the eggs one at a time, either by hand or with a mixer. Make sure each egg is well mixed in before adding the next. The batter may look wet before it comes together, but keep mixing and a smooth dough will form. Transfer dough to a pastry bag fitted with a medium or large star tip. Pour about 2-inches of oil into a deep saucepan. Heat the oil over medium-high on the stove.
    • While the oil heats, prepare the Spanish hot chocolate. Whisk together the cornstarch and milk. Add the milk mixture, chocolate, and sugar to a small saucepan. Barely bring it to a boil so the chocolate melts but the milk doesn't burn, stirring often, and cook until sauce has thickened. Remove from heat.
    • Pipe 5 to 6-inch pieces of churro dough into the hot oil and cook until golden brown, then flip and cook until golden on the second side (about 5-6 minutes total). Remove from oil and set on some paper towels to drain, then sprinkle with powdered sugar.
    • Pour that glorious hot chocolate into small bowls or saucers and serve with a few churros on the side to dip. Enjoy the the chocolate coma that ensues and then get to planning your trip to Spain (trust me, it's worth it)!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 580IU | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 2.7mg

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    1. jlynn justad says

      November 17, 2015 at 3:33 pm

      You are so hilarious! And these look amazing. I've always wanted to try to make these so I will just have to stop thinking about it and do it. Also- your food photos are so on point. every. time. ! Wish me luck in my (near) future endeavor! xx

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      • The Butter Half says

        December 01, 2015 at 7:09 am

        Thanks so much, JLynn! You will not be disappointed with these churros. And I am excited to read more about this endeavor! You'll be great, whatever it is. 🙂

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    Hi, I'm Abbey! Certified Holistic Nutritionist & Herbalist | I healed my body using holistic nutrition and herbs. And I believe you can, too. Here you will find nourishing recipes and wellness tips for the family, as well as my herbal cookbook, Root & Nourish. Because you can achieve your ultimate wellness goals using plants and whole foods.

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