Description
Heart-Shaped Churros are the perfect sweet treat to impress your loved ones. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these delightful pastries are coated in cinnamon sugar and served with a rich chocolate sauce for dipping. Ideal for any romantic occasion or fun gathering, they add a touch of sweetness to your celebrations. With easy-to-follow instructions and everyday ingredients, you’ll have everyone raving about these irresistible churros.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar (plus more for coating)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (plus more for coating)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Chocolate sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 375°F.
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt over medium heat until melted. Stir in flour until fully incorporated.
- Remove from heat and allow the dough to cool slightly before piping.
- Using a piping bag fitted with a star tip, pipe heart shapes onto parchment paper.
- Fry churros in hot oil until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and roll in cinnamon sugar while warm.
- Serve with chocolate sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 churros (56g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flavor, substitute vanilla extract with almond extract. Try different toppings like sprinkles or fruit for extra flair.