Spanish Churro Pancakes (Printable)
Fluffy cinnamon-sugar dusted pancakes with rich dark chocolate sauce, inspired by classic Spanish churros.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pancake Batter
01 - 1 cup (125 g) 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 (180 ml) whole milk
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating
11 - 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
12 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
→ Chocolate Sauce
13 - 3 oz (85 g) dark chocolate, chopped
14 - 1/3 cup (80 ml) heavy cream
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl until thoroughly blended.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Small lumps are acceptable. Allow batter to rest for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
04 - Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly coat surface with additional butter to prevent sticking.
05 - Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto heated surface. Cook until bubbles form across surface and edges appear set, approximately 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook second side until golden brown, another 2-3 minutes.
06 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl, mixing until evenly distributed.
07 - While pancakes remain warm, brush lightly with melted butter if desired. Press both sides into cinnamon sugar mixture or sprinkle generously to coat thoroughly.
08 - Place chopped chocolate and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
09 - Stack coated pancakes on serving plates. Drizzle warm chocolate sauce generously over top or serve alongside in a small bowl for dipping.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The cinnamon sugar coating gives you that addictive churro crunch in every fluffy bite
- Rich dark chocolate sauce makes these feel like a special occasion breakfast any day of the week
02 -
- Overmixed batter makes tough pancakes—stop mixing as soon as the flour disappears
- The batter needs those 5 minutes of rest time or your pancakes wont rise as fluffy
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend better and create more tender pancakes
- Cooking pancakes in butter instead of oil adds extra flavor and helps the cinnamon sugar stick