Spanish Churro Pancakes (Printable Version)
Fluffy cinnamon-dusted pancakes with rich chocolate dipping sauce
# What You'll Need:
→ Pancake Batter
01 - 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
03 - 1 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
05 - 1/4 tsp salt
06 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
07 - 3/4 cup (180 ml) whole milk
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (plus more for greasing griddle)
10 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Cinnamon Sugar
11 - 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
12 - 2 tsp ground cinnamon
→ Chocolate Sauce
13 - 3 oz (85 g) dark chocolate, chopped
14 - 1/3 cup (80 ml) heavy cream
# How To Make It:
01 - Sift together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk whole milk, eggs, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until fully incorporated.
03 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain texture. Allow batter to rest for 5 minutes.
04 - Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly coat surface with butter to prevent sticking.
05 - Portion 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto prepared griddle. Cook until surface bubbles form and edges set, approximately 2–3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown on second side, another 2–3 minutes.
06 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl, mixing thoroughly until uniform.
07 - Brush warm pancakes lightly with melted butter if desired. Generously dust both sides with cinnamon sugar mixture while still warm.
08 - Place chopped dark chocolate and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely melted and glossy.
09 - Stack coated pancakes on serving plates. Drizzle warm chocolate sauce generously over top or serve alongside for dipping.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The cinnamon sugar coating gives you that crunch of a fresh churro without the deep frying mess
- Rich dark chocolate sauce makes everything feel like a special occasion breakfast
02 -
- Overmixed batter makes tough pancakes, so stop when streaks of flour disappear
- The cinnamon sugar sticks best when pancakes are still warm from the griddle
03 -
- Toasting the finished pancakes under the broiler for 30 seconds creates extra crispy edges
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and prevent lumps in your batter