Heart Shaped Churros

These churros are so cute and delicious! These would be perfect for valentines day or any occasion. Recipe from oliveandartisan.com. Let’s get baking!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 eggs
• vegetable oil or canola oil for frying 

INGREDIENTS FOR SUGAR COATING:

• 3 cups sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons  cinnamon

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large saucepan, bring the water, sugar and butter to a simmer. Turn off heat when butter is completely melted and mix in the flour. Set aside to cool for 10-15 minutes.
2. Mix the dough on medium speed in a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, add in the almond extract and eggs. Mix for about 1 minute or until the dough has absorbed all the egg and the dough has come together again.
3. Fill a piping bag fitted with a Wilton 2d tip, with the dough. Pipe heart shapes onto two parchment  lined baking sheets. Place in the freezer for about 30 minutes or until you’re able to easily pick up the churro hearts with your hands
4. Mix the sugar and cinnamon together in a shallow bowl. Set aside.
5. In a large cast iron skillet, pour in the vegetable or canola oil until about 3-4 inches deep. Heat on medium/high until the reads 370 degrees on a thermometer. Place in about 4 of the hearts at a time. Fry for about 5 minutes, rotating a few times on each side.
6. Toss the heart-shaped churros in the sugar mixture and place onto a cooling rack. Enjoy!

Thanks for baking with me!

~ Natalie