Warm up with this indulgent Baileys Hot Chocolate paired with crispy, cinnamon-sugar coated Churros. Perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings.
To make the Baileys hot chocolate, start by heating milk or a combination of milk and heavy cream in a saucepan. Add your favorite cocoa powder, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Once the mixture is smooth and warm, stir in a generous splash of Baileys Irish Cream to give the drink a rich, velvety texture and a subtle, creamy flavor. Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or even a drizzle of caramel for extra decadence.
While the hot chocolate is brewing, prepare the churros. In a saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt, and bring to a boil. Stir in flour and cook until the mixture forms a dough. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe long strips of dough into hot oil, frying them until golden brown and crispy. Once fried, roll the churros in a cinnamon-sugar mixture while they’re still warm.
Serve the Baileys hot chocolate in a large mug and place the warm churros alongside it for dipping. The combination of the creamy, boozy hot chocolate and the crispy, cinnamon-sugar churros creates the perfect balance of comfort and indulgence.
Baileys Hot Chocolate & Churros are an irresistible duo that’s ideal for cozying up on a cold day. Whether you’re hosting a gathering, enjoying a quiet evening at home, or treating yourself to something special, this pairing is sure to delight. Rich, indulgent, and oh-so-satisfying, it’s a sweet treat that’s bound to become a favorite.
Churros are a popular fried dough pastry, typically sprinkled with sugar and often served with chocolate dipping sauce. They originated in Spain and Portugal but are now loved around the world.
Traditional churros are made from a simple dough of flour, water, salt, and sometimes butter or eggs. The dough is piped into hot oil using a star-shaped nozzle and fried until golden and crispy.
Yes, although a piping bag with a star tip gives churros their classic shape, you can also spoon or cut the dough into strips. The shape may differ, but the taste will still be delicious.
Yes, you can bake churros for a healthier version. While they won’t be quite as crispy as fried ones, brushing them with melted butter before baking helps achieve a similar texture.
Baileys is a popular Irish cream liqueur made from a blend of Irish whiskey, cream, and cocoa. It’s known for its rich, smooth, and slightly chocolatey flavor.
Absolutely! Baileys adds a delicious creamy, boozy touch to desserts like brownies, cheesecakes, frostings, truffles, and even French toast. It also works great in coffee-based drinks and milkshake-based.
Popular Baileys drinks include:
Baileys White Russian
Baileys Coffee
Baileys Hot Chocolate
Baileys Martini
Mudslide Cocktail
Ingredients
- 100 ml Baileys or more to taste
- 200 ml whole milk can substitute with almond milk or oat milk
- 50 g dark chocolate finely chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup flour for churros
- 1 cup water for churros
- 1 tbsp sugar for churros
- 2 tbsp butter for churros
- 1 pinch salt for churros
- ½ tsp cinnamon mixed with sugar for coating churros
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying churros
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, mix the Baileys, milk, dark chocolate, and vanilla extract. Heat gently, stirring until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth.
- In another saucepan, bring water, sugar, butter, and salt to a boil. Remove from heat and add flour. Stir until the mixture forms a dough.
- Heat oil in a deep pan. Transfer churro dough to a piping bag and pipe strips into hot oil, frying until golden.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon for coating. Roll fried churros in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Serve the churros warm with a mug of Baileys hot chocolate.
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Churros are p. good! But I think ya need more cookin’ time. Mine were a little doughy inside. I’ll try again!
Great idea overall, but churros cooking was frustrating! Had to give up halfway through.
I tried making the churros but they turned out all soggy… what did I do wrong? 🙁
Sounds like you might not have fried them long enough! They need to be crispy on the outside, but if they get too soggy, it’s either the dough was too wet or the oil wasn’t hot enough. Try again!
This recipe talks about whole milk. Any milk is milk. What’s the difference? Ya could use soy or something!
Churro dough is hard to pipe! My kitchen looked like a donut war zone lol. But so worth it!
Not a fan of Baileys, so I used rum instead. It’s not the same, but at least it was good. Still not great.
I don’t know why you wouldn’t just follow the recipe. Seems like you missed out on the good stuff.
Rum sounds interesting, but isn’t it kind of different? Baileys adds that creamy flavor for sure. Glad you liked it a bit!
Delicious but way too sweet for my taste. I think my dentist would scream if he saw me eat this!
I totally get what you mean! It is super sweet, maybe less Baileys next time? But still, yummy! 🤤
OMG this was AMAZING! The Baileys hot chocolate is now my go-to drink for cozy nights. Thank you!
Living my churro dreams! Also, why does it say ‘can substitute’ if almond is better? Lol
Made this for my friends last night, they loved it! Perfect for winter. ☕🍫
Real nice, but churros are way too sugary for me. 🥴
Too sugary? I think that’s the point of churros! 😅 But tastes vary, I guess.
I get what you mean! They can be super sweet. Maybe try a darker chocolate sauce with them or eat them with some coffee to balance it out! ☕️
Tried this recipe but my churros fell apart. What did I do wrong? 😩
I think you might have added too much water or not let the dough sit long enough. Churro dough needs to be thick to hold its shape! 🤔
My mom’s churros also fall apart! Maybe try using less flour or tweak ur cooking time? 😅
I used coconut milk instead of almond, still turned out great! Will try again!
This is the best combo ever! Baileys and churros, yum! 😍
Baileys hot chocolate?? Sounds like a hit or miss, I dunno…
Can I skip the churros and just drink the hot chocolate? Asking for a friend.
Where do you even find Baileys? I just used normal chocolate and it still worked ok, but I think it missed somethin’. Maybe that’s why.
You can find Baileys in most liquor stores or supermarkets. It’s yummy, but I guess normal chocolate works too if you can’t find it.
Great recipe! The Baileys hot chocolate is so indulgent, and the churros are fun to make! 10/10 would recommend.
This is not traditional churros, where’s the chocolate sauce? Just saying.
I think churros can be tasty even without chocolate sauce! I love the idea of pairing them with Baileys hot chocolate. Yum!
But like, churros without chocolate sauce? That’s just weird. Churros are meant to be dunked, right?
Gotta say, this recipe is a bit complicated for churros. Just use a mix next time! 🤔
I actually enjoyed making these churros! It was a fun challenge. 😄
Using a mix is so much easier! Why go through all that hassle? 🙄
This is sooo good! The Baileys makes it extra special. Yum!
Can’t believe how easy this was! My kids loved making the churros with me! A family favorite now.
Quick question, can I use coconut milk instead? I’m allergic to dairy.
These churros are life-changing! My kids loved them, and I’ve made it twice already.
Yummy! I like chocolate, and this is a good way to have it! The churros ain’t perfect but who cares – they tasty!
The churros were way too greasy for my taste. Might need to try baking them next time, just sayin’.
Baking churros?? Isn’t that like baking a pizza? I wouldn’t try that if I were you. Frying is where it’s at!
I found them to be perfect! The greasiness just adds to the flavor. Maybe you didn’t drain them well enough?
Churros look so good! Can these be made without the alcohol? Not a drinker!
Yes, you can definitely make churros without the Baileys! Just use regular milk instead. They’ll still be delicious!
I love churros! But frying is too much work. How about baked churros? Anyone tried that?
Baked churros sound interesting! But can they really match the crispy goodness of fried ones? 🤔
I’ve never seen baked churros before. Seems kinda weird. Frying is the way to go! Why change it? 😅
This was delicious! The Baileys added such a nice twist to hot chocolate. The churros were crispy and perfect. Loved every sip and bite! Definitely will make again.
I followed this recipe step-by-step, but my churros fell apart in the oil! What did I do wrong? Help!
Sounds like your dough might have been too wet. Make sure to let the mixture cool a bit before piping, and also try to not overcrowd the oil when frying. Good luck! 😊
This is so decadent! The Baileys really takes it to the next level. 5 stars!
Absolutely decadent! The Baileys really adds to the hot chocolate. Loved it!
I tried it but my churros came out all soggy. What did I do wrong? 🙁
Churros r healthy food, right? Made these for breakfast, great way to start the day!
Honestly, never thought I’d put Baileys in hot chocolate but wow, game changer!
Churros are supposed to be crunchy not greasy. I messed up this time. 1 star.
OMG! These churros are to die for! Came out so good, I feel like a chef now. Even my kids loved them!
Tried this with soy milk instead and it was ok… but not the same. Sticking to the recipe.
I feel you! Substituting soy milk can definitely change the texture. Stick with the original for best results.
Soy milk? Haha, that ain’t the same! Whole milk is where it’s at, trust me.
So simple but sooo tasty! I add a pinch of nutmeg too. Helps a lot!👍
Tried it and my churros fell apart in the oil!!! What went wrong??
Maybe the dough was too wet? You gotta make sure it’s not too sticky. Happened to me once too!
I tried making this and the churros came out too oily. I think I need to adjust my frying temp.
Yeah, the oil can be tricky! I often struggle with it too. Just make sure it’s hot enough but not too hot to burn them.
This combo is lit! Perfect for a cozy night in.
I thought this was supposed to be a fancy dessert but it was kinda basic. Where’s the pizzazz?
I actually thought it was pretty special! Churros always add a nice touch. Maybe you just need to add more Baileys? 😄
yummm!!! Hot chocolate & churros are my fav combo! Perfect for winter nights. ❤️
Delicious but could use some whipped cream on top 🤔
Honestly, I don’t get the hype. Can’t you just buy hot chocolate from the store? 2 stars.
OMG! Best hot chocolate ever!! No other hot chocolate compares now. Yum!
I don’t get why people rave about this. The churros were hard to make, and the chocolate turned out too rich for my taste. Not a fan.