Churros Con Chocolate

Churros con Chocolate is a classic Spanish dessert consisting of fried dough pastries served with a rich chocolate dipping sauce.

Ingredients - Serves 4

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