Churros Con Chocolate

Ingredients

• Heavy cream - 1 cup
• Dark chocolate - 8 ounces, chopped
• Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Sugar - 1/2 cup
• Vegetable oil - For frying
• Eggs - 3
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• All - purpose flour - 1 cup
• Unsalted butter - 1/2 cup
• Water - 1 cup

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to low and add flour and salt. Stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball.
3. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, until the dough is smooth and shiny.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or pot to 375°F (190°C).
6. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
7. Pipe 4-6 inch long churros into the hot oil, cutting them with scissors.
8. Fry until golden brown, turning occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
9. Remove churros from the oil and drain on paper towels.
10. In a shallow dish, mix sugar and cinnamon.
11. Roll the warm churros in the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated.
12. For the chocolate sauce, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until hot but not boiling.
13. Remove from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth and creamy.
14. Serve the churros warm with the chocolate sauce for dipping.