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Crispy Churro Bites Recipe Easy Homemade Chocolate Dipping Sauce

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These crispy churro bites are a quick and easy treat with a crunchy cinnamon sugar coating paired with a rich homemade chocolate dipping sauce. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup water (240 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (28 g), room temperature
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 g)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Vegetable oil or canola oil for frying (about 2 inches deep)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (8 g)
  • For the chocolate dipping sauce:
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (120 ml)
  • 1 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips (175 g)
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar (12 g)
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Make the dough: In a medium saucepan, combine water, unsalted butter, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in flour until mixture forms a ball and pulls away from sides, about 2 minutes.
  2. Cool and add eggs: Let dough cool for 5 minutes until warm but not hot. Transfer to mixing bowl. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each. Add vanilla extract and stir to combine.
  3. Heat the oil: Pour about 2 inches of oil into a deep frying pan or pot. Heat to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Pipe the churro bites: Fill piping bag fitted with large star tip with dough. Pipe 2-inch lengths directly into hot oil, cutting dough with scissors or knife. Fry in small batches.
  5. Fry until golden: Fry bites for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on wire rack or paper towels.
  6. Coat with cinnamon sugar: Toss warm churro bites in cinnamon sugar mixture (granulated sugar and ground cinnamon) until coated.
  7. Make the chocolate dipping sauce: Heat heavy cream in small saucepan until just simmering. Pour over chocolate chips in heat-proof bowl. Let sit 1 minute, then whisk until smooth. Stir in brown sugar, sea salt, and cinnamon.
  8. Serve: Plate churro bites with warm chocolate sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

If you don’t have a piping bag, shape small balls with wet hands and fry. Keep oil temperature steady at 350°F to avoid greasy or undercooked bites. Coat churro bites while warm for best sugar adhesion. Chocolate sauce can be made ahead and warmed gently before serving. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free baking flour. For dairy-free, use coconut oil, flax eggs, and dairy-free chocolate.

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