Spanish Churro Pancakes (Printable)
Fluffy churro-inspired pancakes with cinnamon sugar coating and rich dark chocolate sauce perfect for breakfast or dessert.
# What You'll 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, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon in a large mixing bowl until evenly distributed.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk whole milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully blended and smooth.
03 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Small lumps are acceptable. Allow batter to rest for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
04 - Heat non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease surface with additional butter.
05 - Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto griddle. Cook until bubbles form on surface and edges appear set, approximately 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook second side until golden brown, 2-3 minutes longer.
06 - Combine 1/4 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in small bowl, mixing thoroughly until uniform.
07 - Brush warm pancakes lightly with melted butter. Dust both sides generously with cinnamon sugar mixture while still warm.
08 - Place chopped dark chocolate and heavy cream in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until chocolate melts completely and mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
09 - Stack coated pancakes on serving plates. Drizzle chocolate sauce over top or serve in small bowl for dipping. Enjoy immediately while warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get all the crispy cinnamon sugar edges and warm chocolate goodness of churros without the oil and effort of deep frying
- The batter comes together in minutes, but the result tastes like you spent much longer on something special
02 -
- Overmixed batter makes tough pancakes, so stop stirring as soon as the flour disappears
- The cinnamon sugar sticks best to warm pancakes, so coat them immediately after cooking
- Chocolate sauce seizes if overheated, so stir frequently and remove as soon as smooth
03 -
- A cast iron skillet holds heat beautifully and creates the most even golden browning
- Room temperature ingredients blend more easily and create a smoother batter