Bring the water, butter, 1 tablespoon sugar,…
Bring the water, butter, 1 tablespoon sugar, and salt to a boil.
Bring the water, butter, 1 tablespoon sugar, and salt to a boil.
Remove from the heat, add the flour, and mix until a dough forms. Let cool slightly.
Add the egg and vanilla and mix until fully combined.
Transfer the dough to a piping bag and pipe into churros.
Fry in oil at 340–350°F for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until deep golden brown and cooked through in the center.
While hot, toss the churros in the cinnamon sugar until fully coated.
Combine the dark chocolate, heavy cream, and a pinch of sugar. Microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth.
Let the ganache cool to 90–95°F.