Chocolate Churros

Directions

1. 1
   Mix 2 Tbsp.
2. 2
   cocoa powder and powdered sugar in shallow bowl until blended.
3. 3
   Bring water, granulated sugar, salt and butter to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat.
4. 4
   Add flour and remaining cocoa powder; cook and stir on low heat 1 min.
5. 5
   or until mixture pulls away from side of pan.
6. 6
   Remove from heat.
7. 7
   Add eggs; beat until blended.
8. 8
   Stir in vanilla.
9. 9
   Spoon into pastry bag fitted with large star tip.
10. 10
    Heat oil in deep fryer to 350 degrees F. Pipe dough, in batches, into 4-inch strips into hot oil.
11. 11
    Cook 3 min.
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    or until each churro is golden brown on both sides, turning after 1 min.
13. 13
    Remove from oil with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
14. 14
    Add warm churros, 1 at a time, to powdered sugar mixture; toss to evenly coat.
15. 15
    Microwave semi-sweet chocolate and COOL WHIP in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min.
16. 16
    or until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after each minute.
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    Serve with warm churros.