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Red Velvet Churros Recipe

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Red Velvet Churros are a festive twist on the classic churro, with a vibrant red color, subtle cocoa flavor, and a crisp exterior rolled in cinnamon-cocoa sugar. Paired with a creamy white chocolate dip, they’re indulgent, eye-catching, and perfect for holidays, parties, or special occasions.

Ingredients

For the Red Velvet Churros:

1 cup water

2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tablespoon red gel food coloring

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 large egg

2 tablespoons buttermilk

For the Cinnamon-Cocoa Sugar Coating:

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder

For the White Chocolate Dip:

6 oz white chocolate chips

1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, salt, cocoa powder, vanilla, and red food coloring. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and add flour all at once, stirring vigorously until dough pulls away from sides. Cook 1–2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool 5–10 minutes. Add egg and buttermilk, mixing until glossy and smooth.
  4. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe 5–6-inch strips into hot oil, cutting with scissors.
  5. Fry churros 2–3 minutes per side until crisp and red. Drain on paper towels.
  6. While warm, roll churros in cinnamon-cocoa sugar mixture.
  7. Melt white chocolate with coconut oil in microwave or double boiler until smooth.
  8. Dip one end of each churro in melted chocolate, place on parchment, and let set. Serve warm.

Notes

Best eaten the day they’re made for maximum crispness.

Reheat leftovers in the oven at 350°F for 5–7 minutes to refresh texture.

Bake at 400°F for a lighter version, though frying gives best results.

Try filling with cream cheese frosting for a red velvet cake-inspired variation.

Swap white chocolate for milk or dark chocolate if preferred.

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