Eggless Red Velvet Churros

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Red food coloring
• Vegetable oil for frying

For Dusting or Drizzling:

• Powdered sugar or cream cheese icing

Calories: Approximately 150 kcal per churro.

Cooking Steps:

Step 1: In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, butter, cocoa powder, and salt. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.

Step 2: Stir in the vanilla extract and red food coloring until well combined.

Step 3: Gradually add the flour, stirring continuously until a smooth dough forms.

Step 4: Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.

Step 5: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan for frying. Pipe strips of the red velvet dough into the hot oil, cutting them with scissors into desired lengths.

Step 6: Fry until the churros are golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Step 7: Dust the churros with powdered sugar or drizzle with cream cheese icing for added sweetness.

Step 8: Serve these Eggless Red Velvet Churros warm, and enjoy the perfect combination of the classic churro texture with the rich flavor of red velvet.