Homemade Churro Ice Cream Sandwiches

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups of water
• ½ teaspoon of Kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil + 2 cups for frying
• 2 sticks of unsalted butter
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs
• ¼ cup of sugar
• 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon
• 3 pints assorted desired ice cream flavors

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat 2 cups of oil to 350°.
2. Bring the water, salt, 2 tablespoons of oil and butter to a boil and then whisk in the flour until completely combined.
3. Whisk in 1 egg at a time until mixed in and then transfer it to a piping bag with a star tip.
4. Makes 5” wide churro dough circles onto parchment paper.
5. Place the dough circles into the oil and fry for 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until lightly golden brown.  Remove from the oil and set on a rack or paper towel to dry.
6. In a bowl whisk together the sugar and cinnamon and dredge the cooked churros in the mixture.
7. Place 1 large scoop of ice cream onto a churro and press on another churro and squeeze gently until the ice cream moves to the outside edges.
8. Freeze before serving.