Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar mix—these homemade churros are next-level delicious! And when you dip them into rich, velvety coffee chocolate sauce? Pure magic.
The best part? They’re easier to make than you think!
Let’s get frying!
What You’ll Need
For the Churros:
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
For the Cinnamon Sugar:
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
For the Coffee Chocolate Sauce:
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp instant espresso powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Pro Tips
- Use a piping bag with a star tip for that classic churro shape.
- Fry in small batches so the oil stays hot and your churros turn crispy.
- Let the dough cool slightly before adding the egg to avoid scrambling it.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle sea salt over the chocolate sauce before serving.
- Want baked churros? Pipe onto a baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes!
Tools You’ll Need
- Medium saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Piping bag with a star tip
- Deep fryer or large pot
- Slotted spoon
- Mixing bowls
- Small saucepan (for chocolate sauce)
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Churro Dough
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil, then remove from heat and stir in the flour until a smooth dough forms.
Step 2: Add Vanilla & Egg
Let the dough cool for 5 minutes, then mix in vanilla extract and egg until fully incorporated.
Step 3: Pipe & Fry the Churros
Transfer the dough into a piping bag with a star tip. Pipe 4-5 inch strips directly into hot oil and fry until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes per side).
Step 4: Coat in Cinnamon Sugar
Remove churros from the oil and drain on paper towels, then immediately roll in cinnamon sugar.
Step 5: Make the Coffee Chocolate Sauce
In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream until warm (but not boiling). Remove from heat, add chocolate chips and espresso powder, and stir until smooth.
Step 6: Serve & Enjoy!
Serve warm churros with coffee chocolate sauce for dipping!
Leftovers & Storage
- Churros are best eaten fresh!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 day. Reheat in an oven at 350°F (175°C) for a few minutes.
- Chocolate sauce keeps in the fridge for up to 5 days. Microwave for 10-15 seconds before serving.
Wrap-Up
And that’s it—your Cinnamon Churros with Coffee Chocolate Sauce are ready! They’re warm, crispy, and full of sweet cinnamon flavor, and that rich coffee chocolate sauce takes them to the next level. Try them out, take a pic, and let me know how they turned out. Enjoy! ☕🍫✨