Churros with Chocolate Ganache

Ingredients

• 1 cup Water
• 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 cups Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup Dark chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup Heavy cream

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Reduce heat to low and add flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until a smooth dough ball forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan.

3. 3

   Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the dough is smooth and glossy.

4. 4

   Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.

5. 5

   Heat oil in a heavy skillet to 375°F (190°C). Pipe 4-inch strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting the ends with scissors.

6. 6

   Fry until golden brown (about 2 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.

7. 7

   Mix remaining sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Roll the warm churros in the mixture until coated.

8. 8

   For the ganache: Heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chocolate chips, let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth. Serve alongside the churros.