Mocha Churros

Directions

1. 1
   Bring water, butter and 1/4 cup sugar to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat.
2. 2
   Add flour, cocoa powder and 1 Tbsp.
3. 3
   (3 tsp.)
4. 4
   coffee; 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; spoon into pastry bag fitted with large tip.
9. 9
   Heat oil in deep fryer to 350 degrees F. Pipe dough, in batches, into 4-inch strips in hot oil; cook 4 to 6 min.
10. 10
    or until each churro is golden brown on both sides, turning after 1 min.
11. 11
    Remove from oil with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
12. 12
    Sprinkle warm churros with remaining sugar.
13. 13
    Microwave semi-sweet chocolate, COOL WHIP and remaining coffee in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min.
14. 14
    or until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after each minute.
15. 15
    Stir in zest.
16. 16
    Serve with warm churros.