Description

Crispy outside, soft and cake-like inside, these Red Velvet Churros are the perfect fusion of Mexican-style street food and Southern-inspired red velvet dessert. Ideal for holidays, date nights, or indulgent weekends.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup water
½ cup unsalted butter
2 tbsp unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
2 tbsp granulated sugar
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp white vinegar or lemon juice
1 tbsp red food coloring
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
½ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Optional: cream cheese frosting or white chocolate for dipping

Instructions

Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl and set aside.
In a saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, salt, and cocoa. Bring to a gentle boil.
Turn off heat and stir in food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar.
Add flour all at once and stir until a soft dough forms.
Let dough cool for 5–10 minutes, then beat in eggs one at a time.
Heat 2–3 inches of oil in a deep pan to 360–375°F (182–190°C).
Spoon dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
Pipe 4–6 inch strips into hot oil, cut with scissors, and fry for 2–3 minutes per side.
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
While still warm, roll churros in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Serve immediately with dipping sauce of choice.

Notes

Use gloves when mixing red food coloring to avoid staining. Dough can be piped and frozen ahead of time. For a diabetes-friendly version, replace sugar with monk fruit or erythritol and use a low-carb dipping sauce. Best served fresh but can be reheated in an oven or air fryer for 5 minutes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Fried
Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 churros
Calories: 180
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 100mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg

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