# Ingredient List:
→ Churro Bites
01 - 1 cup water
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Vegetable oil for frying
→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating
09 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
→ Chocolate Dipping Sauce
11 - 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
12 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
13 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
14 - 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
# Steps:
01 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl, stirring until evenly distributed. Set aside for coating the warm churro bites.
02 - In a medium saucepan, bring water, butter, sugar, and salt to a boil over medium heat. Once butter melts completely, add flour all at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until a cohesive dough forms and pulls away from the pan sides, approximately 2 minutes.
03 - Remove saucepan from heat and allow dough to cool for 5 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring complete incorporation between additions. Add vanilla extract and mix until the dough becomes smooth and glossy.
04 - Transfer prepared dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star-shaped tip, ensuring the bag is filled evenly and ready for frying.
05 - Fill a deep pot with 2 inches of vegetable oil and heat to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to verify the precise temperature before proceeding.
06 - Pipe 1-inch pieces of dough directly into the hot oil, using scissors to cut the dough. Fry in batches without crowding the pot, turning occasionally until golden and crispy, approximately 2-3 minutes per batch. Avoid frying too many pieces simultaneously to maintain oil temperature.
07 - Remove churro bites from oil using a slotted spoon and drain briefly on paper towels. While still warm, toss them in the prepared cinnamon sugar mixture until thoroughly coated on all sides.
08 - Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Pour the hot cream over chopped semisweet chocolate and add butter and corn syrup. Let sit undisturbed for 1 minute, then stir until the mixture achieves a smooth, glossy consistency.
09 - Arrange warm cinnamon-sugar coated churro bites on a serving platter and present alongside the chocolate dipping sauce for immediate enjoyment.
