Description
Delicious red velvet churros coated in sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Red food coloring
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a pot, combine water and butter; bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat, add flour, cocoa powder, and salt; stir until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and red food coloring.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Spoon dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- Pipe churros into hot oil, cutting to desired length.
- Fry until golden brown, then remove and drain on paper towels.
- Roll churros in sugar after frying.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for a vibrant color.
- Serve with cream cheese dip for extra flavor.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 churro
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Red Velvet Churros