Churros Con Chocolate

Ingredients

• Heavy cream (1 cup)
• Dark chocolate (8 ounces, chopped)
• Ground cinnamon (1 teaspoon)
• Sugar (1/2 cup)
• Vegetable oil (for frying)
• Eggs (3)
• Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
• All (purpose flour - 1 cup)
• Unsalted butter (1/2 cup)
• Water (1 cup)

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to low and add flour and salt. Stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball.
3. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, until the dough is smooth and shiny.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or pot to 375°F (190°C).
6. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
7. Pipe 4-6 inch long churros into the hot oil, cutting them with scissors.
8. Fry until golden brown, turning occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
9. Remove churros from the oil and drain on paper towels.
10. In a shallow dish, mix sugar and cinnamon.
11. Roll the warm churros in the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated.
12. For the chocolate sauce, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until hot but not boiling.
13. Remove from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth and creamy.
14. Serve the churros warm with the chocolate sauce for dipping.