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Close up overhead view of christmas tree shaped churros coated in matcha sugar on a christmas tree cooling rack.

Christmas Tree Churros

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  • Author: Lexi
  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 10 churros 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These festive Christmas tree churros are coated in matcha sugar for a beautiful, natural green color and dipped in a delicious cinnamon chocolate sauce! They're crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and they're easier to make than they look.

Ingredients

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Churros:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 eggs

Matcha Sugar Coating:

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon matcha powder

Cinnamon Chocolate Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix together the flour, salt and cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside.
  2. In a large, heavy-bottomed pot (we use our Staub 4 qt. Dutch Oven), add water, sugar, and butter and bring to a boil, whisking to combine.
  3. Reduce heat to low and stir in vanilla, then add the flour mixture. Stir vigorously until a smooth ball of dough forms.
  4. Transfer the dough to a large mixing bowl and spread it out to let out some of the steam. Once it has cooled slightly, add in one egg at a time, mixing until incorporated before adding the next egg. The finished dough should be smooth and soft, but still firm enough to pipe.
  5. Add the batter to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. On a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, pipe the churros into Christmas tree shapes. (We add a star on top!)
  6. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for one hour.
  7. Meanwhile, whisk together the sugar and matcha and set aside.
  8. About 15 minutes before you take the churros out of the freezer, add about 2 inches of oil to your pot and heat it to 350˚F.
  9. Fry the churros straight from the freezer in batches (we did 2-3 at a time) for 5-10 minutes, until deep golden brown. The reason for the large time variation is that it will depend on if your oil temperature drops significantly once you add in the churros. Monitor the temperature closely for best results.
  10. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the churros to a wire rack over a baking sheet and let cool just until you can handle them, then toss each one in the matcha sugar.
  11. To make the chocolate sauce, add the heavy cream and chocolate to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring well in between each interval, until fully melted. Whisk in the cinnamon. Dip the churros in chocolate sauce and enjoy!

Notes

If you're not a fan of matcha, use cinnamon in the sugar coating instead. We suggest using 1 tablespoon of cinnamon for 1/2 cup of sugar.

Homemade churros are definitely best enjoyed fresh (within a few hours).

But if you do have any leftovers, you can keep them stored in an airtight container at room temperature for one day, or in the fridge for two days. To reheat, we suggest using an air fryer or oven to crisp them up, as they will likely become a bit soggy when stored.

  • Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 churro with chocolate sauce
  • Calories: 232
  • Sugar: 6.2 g
  • Sodium: 57 mg
  • Fat: 15.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 16.9 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 4.2 g

Find it online: https://www.crowdedkitchen.com/christmas-tree-churros/