Spanish Churro Pancakes (Printable)
Fluffy pancakes with cinnamon sugar coating and rich chocolate dipping sauce
# What you need:
→ Pancake Batter
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 3/4 cup whole milk
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating
11 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
12 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
→ Chocolate Sauce
13 - 3 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
14 - 1/3 cup heavy cream
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl until evenly distributed.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.
03 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; small lumps are acceptable. Allow batter to rest for 5 minutes.
04 - Heat non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease surface with butter.
05 - Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto griddle. Cook until surface bubbles form and edges set, approximately 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes additional.
06 - Combine sugar and cinnamon in small bowl, mixing thoroughly until uniform color achieved.
07 - While pancakes are warm, lightly brush with melted butter if desired. Press both sides into cinnamon sugar mixture for even coating.
08 - Place chopped chocolate and cream in microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth and glossy.
09 - Stack coated pancakes on plates. Drizzle warm chocolate sauce generously over top or serve alongside for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The cinnamon sugar coating creates that irresistible churro crunch while keeping the inside incredibly tender
- Rich dark chocolate sauce elevates this from breakfast to dessert status in seconds
02 -
- Overmixing the batter will make these tough, so stir until just combined and embrace the small lumps
- Apply the cinnamon sugar coating while the pancakes are still warm so it adheres properly
03 -
- Use a shallow dish for the cinnamon sugar and press each pancake gently to ensure even coating
- Keep finished pancakes in a 200F oven while cooking the rest so they stay warm for serving