Red Velvet Churros (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Churros
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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⅓ cup reduced-fat butter
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 cup water
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¼ cup brown sugar
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2 teaspoons red food coloring or 1 tablespoon beetroot juice
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 large egg, room temperature
→ Coating
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¼ cup caster sugar
→ Serving
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Nutella or chocolate for dipping
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 390°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Whisk together flour and cocoa powder.
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Melt butter and oil. Add water, brown sugar, food coloring, and salt. Boil 5 minutes. Mix in flour mixture.
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Cool 10 minutes. Beat in vanilla and egg until incorporated.
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Pipe 4-inch strips onto baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes at 390°F, then 7-10 minutes at 350°F.
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Coat warm churros in sugar. Serve with chocolate for dipping.
# Notes:
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Use double-lined piping bag or cookie press
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Can use beetroot juice instead of food coloring