Creating churro-inspired chocolate bites is a simple process. Follow these steps to ensure your bites turn out perfectly:

Step 1: Prepare the Churro Dough

1. Boil the Water: In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
2. Mix in the Flour: Once the mixture is boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and immediately add the flour. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a thick dough and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
3. Cool and Add Egg: Allow the dough to cool for 5-10 minutes. Once cool, add the egg and mix until fully incorporated. The dough should be smooth and slightly sticky.

Step 2: Fry the Churro Bites

4. Heat the Oil: In a deep frying pan, heat oil to 350°F (175°C). You can use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature.
5. Pipe the Dough: Transfer the churro dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 1-inch portions of dough into the hot oil, cutting off each portion with a knife or scissors.
6. Fry Until Golden: Fry the churro bites in small batches for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 3: Coat in Cinnamon Sugar

7. Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a shallow dish, mix together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
8. Coat the Bites: While still warm, roll the fried churro bites in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.

Step 4: Prepare the Chocolate Dip

9. Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
10. Dip the Bites: Dip each churro bite halfway into the melted chocolate and place them on a parchment-lined tray to set.