Easy Cinnamon Churros with Coffee Chocolate Sauce.
Easy Cinnamon Churros with Coffee Chocolate Sauce.
If there’s one pastry that’s universally loved, it’s a churro, right? I mean, I don’t know this for sure, but I have a hunch that I’m right. What person could not love a churro? Especially one covered in cinnamon sugar goodness and dipped in chocolate, you know? It’s just too good.
Normally, I avoid frying at all costs, but when it comes to churros (and any doughnutty thing for that matter), you really just have to go for it. Baking them just doesn’t do it for me, I’ve tried, and although they can be good, they’ll never be quite as good as the real deal. I’ve decided that there are some things in life that are just worth the effort.
Fried churros are worth the effort.
We did lots of healthy and delicious recipes this week (see this colorful greek bowl, this healthy instant pot chicken, and these veggie filled tacos), so I think our Friday deserves these churros.
Go with me on this.
Speaking of Friday, welcome to the end of the week! This week was a mix of all sorts of things from work, to studio barn installations, to dealing with all the animals. Amongst all the craziness of the week, I finally carved some time out on Wednesday to get my hair cut. It had been over a year since I’d had it professionally cut, so I was long overdue. I hesitated going and taking time out of the work day, and to be honest, if my mom hadn’t made the appointment for me (she’s the best like that and forces me to do things I feel I don’t have time for) I would have waited another few months.
So glad I took the time to get it cut because it was just what I needed. I always forget that sometimes it’s good to step away from the day-to-day hustle and carve out some time for ME. I left feeling just a little more refreshed and a lot lighter. Literally, the hair stylist cut more than two inches of frizzy ends off my hair, it feels so good.
Also, I walked into the salon and immediately got complimented on how gorgeous and dewy my skin looked, so there was that too!
Point of the story, don’t forget to carve out some time for you every once in a while. AND don’t forget to give someone a compliment every once in a while. Trust me, it feels just as good giving them as it does receiving them. And as long as your sincere, you’ll probably make that person’s day.
It’s all about the little things.
OK.
Moving on. Let’s talk churros.
As mentioned yesterday, Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner and these sweet churros are just another recipe that’s perfect for your Cinco celebrations, or maybe just as your Friday treat…or okay both. I’ll let you decide, but you know I’m going with both.
I feel like a lot of you might think that churros are not something that’s easy to make at home, but I’m here to tell you otherwise. Yes, you do need to fry these, but that’s the hardest step, and I promise, it’s really not that hard. The dough is the simplest dough to make and requires only a few ingredients, ones that you probably have at home right now. All the more reason to make them tonight.
I went back and forth about keeping these more classic or doing something crazy and fun with them. But after talking it through with my cousin Abby (who also inspired these churros), we both decided classic is best. So the churros are just like the ones you might find at Disneyland, but in my opinion better. Because everything homemade is always better. On the inside they’re light and airy, plus super sweet and doughy. On the outside they’re slightly crunchy and extra cinnamonny. Basically they’re just so so delicious.
For the chocolate sauce, I also added a pinch of coffee, because coffee and chocolate go so well together. I just love the combo too much not to use it here. It’s the most perfect sauce to dip a warm cinnamon covered churro into.
It. Is. SO. GOOD.
And yes, warm churros are best. Warm churros. Warm chocolate sauce. Life is good.
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Easy Cinnamon Churros with Coffee Chocolate Sauce
By halfbakedharvest
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: spanish
Keyword: easy recipe, fried dessert, Spanish dessert
On the inside these churros are light and airy, plus super sweet and doughy. On the outside they're slightly crunchy and extra cinnamonny So amazingly delicious...just like the ones at Disneyland, but better...because homemade is always better!
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- oil, for frying
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Chocolate Sauce
- 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 6 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate chopped
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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1. In a medium saucepan, combine water and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add the flour all at once, stirring until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat. Cool for 10 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing until fully combined.
2. Transfer mixture to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip or just snip the corner off a gallon size ziplock bag and skip the tip.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
4. In a heavy-bottomed large pot, heat at least 2 inches of oil until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Working in batches, slowly squeeze 3-inch long strips of batter into the oil, using scissors to snip the strips off from the tip. Fry, turning once, until light golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. When done, transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain and then roll the warm churros in the cinnamon sugar to coat. Serve warm with the chocolate sauce (recipe below).
Chocolate Sauce
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1. Warm the milk in a small saucepan over low heat until just steaming. Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate, coffee, and vanilla, stirring until the chocolate is fully melted and the sauce is smooth. Serve alongside the churros.
See you tomorrow for cocktail Saturday!
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I so need to make some churros! I’ve had similar things, because fried better is the best, but never a churro as they’re not a thing where I live. They look so good! <3
And just like you I finally got my hair cut! It's the little things 🙂
Thank you so much Alice! I hope you love these churros!
I have never eaten a churro. The recipe does seem easy enough though. I too hate frying. The mess….
These look delicious.
Thank you so much Charlotte! I hope you do try these!
I also got my hair cut yesterday and it was much needed!
The best feeling! How’s it lookin?
I tried to eat these off the screen, but it didn’t work the way I wanted it to. LOL. These are totally droolworthy. I mean, the photos are absolutely beautiful, and who doesn’t LOVE churros? I don’t fry much either, but you know, sometimes it’s just wort it.
Thank you so much Danielle! I hope you love these!
That’s such a summer treat, I love it. It reminds me of the beach and the salty windy air.
The only time I tried it at home, I almost burnt the house down so I kinda avoid it…
Oh no!! Well I hope these turn out differently and amazing for you Maëva! Thank you!
WAAAAAAANT!!! In my mouth NOW!!! I’ve never made homemade churros before but you best believe when I do, I’m following this recipe. Good gravy lady, you are the hardest working food blogger that I’ve come across. I have no idea how you manage to get mouthwatering recipes posted Every. Single. Day. I mean, seriously, have you ever missed a day? You’re like a food blogging superhero or something. Seriously though, these churros look LEGIT!
Haha thank you so much Christina! This is so sweet! I hope you love these churros and continue to enjoy some other recipes!
I couldn’t agree more. Who couldn’t love a churro! These look insane, Girl!
Thank you so much Tori!
I love these churros (and that chocolate sauce!). Such a perfect treat for the weekend! 🙂
I agree! Thank you Laura, so glad you like these!
I like the simple recipes that are great. Looking forward to the next post.
Thank you!
Looks yummy! Is this recipe similar to a recipe for cream puffs?
HI! I am actually not familiar with cream puffs, so I really cannot say. It’s similar to doughnuts though. Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! 🙂
Just als we eat them in Spain. They look great!!! Good job. We have them with hot deep chocolate als the one you show in the recipe. We usually buy them on Sunday morning in special stores called churrerias.
Awh that sounds so fun! I am so glad you like this recipe, thank you!
Definitely going to try this! Churros are my absolute favourite!
Thank you so much Aisling!
Gosh dang do I love churros! These look incredible!
Thank you Billy! I hope you love these ones! ?
Has anyone tried making these in a gluten free variation? Thanks!
Hi! I have not tried using GF flours with this recipe, so I really cannot say how it would turn out. If you do try it, I recommend using a GF flour blend. Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! 🙂
It looks nice.
Thank you!
When do you add the sugar and cinnamon ? it doesn’t say in the recipe.
Hi Tina, you roll the churros in the cinnamon sugar after frying. It’s included in the recipe, but maybe you missed it? Let me know if you don’t see it or have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! 🙂
Love churros, they’re perfect when grilling outside on the burner. It’s a picnic favorite at my house???
Thank you Bea!
I like the simple recipes that are great. Looking forward to the next post.
Thank you Elisaa!
These were so easy to make so incredibly delicious! I made a double batch and took 1 1/2 to a small party. The entire bowl was gone in less than an hour no one could believe that they were homemade. I served the second batch later in the day and they came out even better than the first, the only difference being that I piped the dough ahead of time and chilled it. The batch using the chilled dough fried up fluffier on the inside and were more crisp. I cannot wait to have an excuse to make this recipe again.
Thank you so much Jessica! I am so glad you loved this recipe! xTieghan
Recipe looks awesome, of course, of course. Can I make the churro dough ahead of time, rest it, and then fry up after dinner??
Hey Judi,
Yes that would be fine to do! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Not great without the piping bag.
Hey Blake,
Sorry you had issues here, is there anyway I can help? xTieghan