# What You Need:
→ 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
# Directions:
01 - Combine water, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
02 - Add all-purpose flour at once and stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the saucepan sides, approximately 2 minutes.
03 - Remove saucepan from heat and allow the dough to cool for 5 minutes.
04 - Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until the dough is smooth and glossy.
05 - Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
06 - Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C) for frying.
07 - Pipe 4 to 6-inch strips of dough directly into the hot oil, cutting with scissors, and fry in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
08 - Remove churros using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
09 - Combine ground cinnamon and granulated sugar in a shallow dish and roll warm churros to coat evenly.
10 - Heat heavy cream and granulated sugar in a small saucepan until just simmering, then remove from heat; add chopped dark chocolate, unsalted butter, and a pinch of salt. Let sit for 1 minute before stirring until smooth.
11 - Present warm churros alongside the prepared chocolate dipping sauce.
