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Crispy Baked Cinnamon Churros Recipe with Zesty Chocolate Orange Sauce

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A lighter, baked version of classic churros with a crispy cinnamon-sugar coating, served with a zesty chocolate orange dipping sauce that adds a fresh citrus twist.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 2 ½ tablespoons (35 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar + 1 tablespoon (8 g) ground cinnamon, mixed for coating
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free option
  • 4 oz (115 g) dark chocolate, chopped (70% cacao recommended)
  • Zest of 1 medium orange
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon (14 g) unsalted butter (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 2 ½ tablespoons sugar, salt, and 2 tablespoons butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to melt the butter.
  3. Remove the pan from heat and immediately stir in 1 cup flour until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
  4. Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
  7. Pipe 4-inch (10 cm) lengths onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden and crisp, rotating the pan halfway through baking for even browning.
  9. While churros bake, heat the cream over medium heat in a small saucepan until it just starts to simmer (do not boil).
  10. Remove from heat and add chopped dark chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth and glossy.
  11. Stir in orange zest, orange juice, butter (if using), and a pinch of salt. Adjust sweetness with a teaspoon of sugar if desired.
  12. Once churros are out of the oven, immediately toss them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture while still warm.
  13. Serve churros warm alongside the zesty chocolate orange sauce for dipping.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs to avoid scrambling. Cool dough before adding eggs. Rotate baking sheet halfway through baking for even crispiness. For extra crunch, broil churros 1-2 minutes after baking. Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet. Reheat leftovers in oven to restore crispiness. Substitute gluten-free flour or aquafaba for dietary adaptations.

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