# Ingredient List:
→ Dough
01 - 1 cup water
02 - 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ For Frying
08 - 2 cups vegetable oil
→ Cinnamon Sugar
09 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Chocolate Dipping Sauce
11 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
12 - 3.5 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
13 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
14 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
15 - Pinch of salt
# Cooking Directions:
01 - In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
02 - Add flour all at once and stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides, approximately 2 minutes.
03 - Remove from heat and allow the dough to cool for 5 minutes.
04 - Mix in the egg and vanilla extract, beating thoroughly until the dough becomes smooth and glossy.
05 - Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
06 - Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F.
07 - Pipe 4 to 6-inch strips of dough directly into hot oil, cutting with scissors. Fry in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
08 - Remove churros with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Roll warm churros in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar to coat evenly.
09 - Heat heavy cream and sugar in a small saucepan until just simmering. Remove from heat, add chopped chocolate, butter, and salt. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
10 - Serve churros warm accompanied by the rich chocolate dipping sauce.
