Spanish Churro Pancakes (Printable)
Fluffy pancakes with cinnamon sugar and rich chocolate 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 (plus extra for greasing)
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
# How To Cook:
01 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large 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 ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. The batter should remain slightly lumpy. Let rest for 5 minutes to thicken.
04 - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter using a paper towel.
05 - Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the griddle. Cook until bubbles form on surface and edges appear set, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown, another 2 to 3 minutes.
06 - Combine 1/4 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly until evenly blended.
07 - Brush warm pancakes lightly with melted butter, then generously dust both sides with cinnamon sugar mixture while still hot.
08 - Place chopped chocolate and cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth and glossy.
09 - Stack pancakes on plates and drizzle with warm chocolate sauce. Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get all the churro flavor without the oil splatter and cleanup
- The chocolate sauce transforms an ordinary breakfast into something that feels special enough for company
02 -
- Overmixing makes tough pancakes, so stop when streaks of flour disappear
- The cinnamon sugar only sticks when the pancakes are still warm from the griddle
03 -
- A light butter brush helps the cinnamon sugar adhere evenly
- Warm your plates in the oven so everything stays hot while you cook the full batch