Mexican Chocolate Churros with Cinnamon

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1 In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Stir until the butter is melted and the mixture begins to boil.
2. 2 Reduce the heat to low, add the sifted flour, and stir vigorously until a dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
3. 3 Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes before adding the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
4. 4 Fold in the grated Mexican chocolate and cinnamon until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
5. 5 Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot to 375°F (190°C).
6. 6 Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
7. 7 Carefully pipe 4-inch strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting them off with scissors. Fry 3-4 churros at a time to avoid overcrowding the pan.
8. 8 Fry the churros for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
9. 9 In a shallow dish, mix together the sugar and cinnamon for coating. Roll the warm churros in the cinnamon sugar to coat evenly.
10. 10 Serve the churros warm, optionally with a side of melted chocolate for dipping.