Mexican Chocolate Churros with Cinnamon

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cubed
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups flour, sifted
• 4 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 cup Mexican chocolate, grated
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 quart vegetable oil, for frying

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Method

1. 01
   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. 02
   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. 03
   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. 04
   Fold in the grated Mexican chocolate and cinnamon until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
5. 05
   Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot to 375°F (190°C).
6. 06
   Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
7. 07
   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. 08
   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. 09
   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.