Velvety Red Churros (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Churros
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2 teaspoons cocoa, unsweetened
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1 large egg, at room temp
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¼ cup brown sugar
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1 cup water
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⅓ cup butter, low-fat
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 cup plain flour
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon vanilla essence
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2 teaspoons red food dye or 1 tablespoon beet juice
→ Coating
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¼ cup superfine sugar
→ Serving
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Melted Nutella or chocolate for dipping
# Instructions:
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Turn on oven to 390°F. Cover a tray with parchment paper.
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Stir together cocoa and flour until blended.
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Heat olive oil and butter together. Mix in sugar, food coloring, water, and salt. Let it come to a boil for 5 minutes. Stir in the flour mixture.
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Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to cool down. Add an egg and vanilla, then beat until smooth.
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Pipe out 4-inch strips onto the tray. Bake 10 minutes at 390°F, then lower to 350°F for another 7-10 minutes.
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Roll warm churros in superfine sugar. Pair them with chocolate dip and enjoy!
# Notes:
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Use a sturdy piping bag or a cookie press.
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Swap food dye for beet juice if you prefer.