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Spanish Churros Con Chocolate

This classic churros recipe from Spain is drool-worthy.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Spanish
Keyword classic recipe, comfort food, easy dessert recipe
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