Here in Spain they are indeed eaten dipped in hot chocolate, not the normal version of the drink though, it is a special one that is slightly thickened to a runny custard consistency. You can buy special blocks or powdered version or thicken hot chocolate with cornflour. They are only available from stands in the winter, anyone trying to get them in summer is deemed 'loco'! It's fascinating to watch them being made in big vats of hot oil.

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