Churros con Chocolate

Spanish Churros with Chocolate Sauce

Walking through the streets of Spain, you will find these on literally every corner. Here’s a simple recipe for a sweet treat, only to be topped off by the chocolate sauce the accompanies them.

Ingredients

2 cups water

4 tbsp. butter

2 cup flour

1 tbsp. + 1/2 cup sugar

3/4 tsp. salt

4 cups olive oil

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1/2 cup heavy cream

2 tbsp. MarnaMaria Spanish Hot Chocolate

Directions

1. Bring water, butter, 1 tbsp. sugar and salt to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Once boiling, remove from heat and using a wooden spoon, beat in flour until combined.

2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a deep frying pan or dutch oven to 375ºF.

3. Place batter into a prepared pastry bag with a large tip (you can alternatively use a plastic bag with a 1-inch hole cut from one corner.)

4. Pipe 6-inch long pieces directly into the hot oil and allow churros to fry until golden brown, about 2 - 3 minutes.

5. Remove from heat and sprinkle with sugar while still warm. Serve hot with Spanish Chocolate Sauce.

Spanish Chocolate Sauce

1. Heat heavy cream in a saucepan over medium-low heat until bubbles begin to form near the edges of the pot.

2. Remove from heat and stir in MarnaMaria Spanish Hot Chocolate blend until smooth.

Serves 6