Step 1

Combine flour and salt. Bring water, butter and 1/2 cup sugar to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Stir in flour mixture; cook on low heat 1 min. or until mixture forms ball, stirring constantly. Transfer to medium bowl. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating with mixer after each addition until blended.

Step 2

Spoon dough into pastry bag fitted with medium-size star tip. Use to squeeze 5-inch lengths of dough onto large waxed paper-covered tray. Freeze 1 hour.

Step 3

Heat oil in large deep skillet on medium-high heat. Add 8 dough strips; cook 5 min. or until golden brown, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining dough strips.

Step 4

Cover baking sheet with waxed paper. Immediately roll warm churros, 1 at a time, in remaining sugar until evenly coated. Dip half of each churro into melted chocolate; place on prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with nuts. Serve warm.