Spanish Churro Pancakes (Printable)
Fluffy pancakes with cinnamon sugar coating and rich chocolate dipping sauce inspired by classic Spanish churros.
# 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 bowl until evenly distributed.
02 - Whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until fully incorporated.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing; small lumps are acceptable. Let batter rest for 5 minutes.
04 - Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with additional butter.
05 - Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the griddle. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges appear set, approximately 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown, an additional 2-3 minutes.
06 - Combine 1/4 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a small bowl. Mix until uniform in color.
07 - Brush warm pancakes lightly with melted butter, then generously dust both sides with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
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 coated pancakes on serving plates. Drizzle warm chocolate sauce over the top or serve alongside for dipping.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The texture is incredibly light, but that cinnamon sugar coating gives you the same satisfied feeling as biting into a freshly made churro
- You can have restaurant-quality Spanish flavors on the table in thirty minutes without any fancy equipment or technique
02 -
- The batter must rest for the full 5 minutes or the pancakes will be dense and flat instead of fluffy
- Apply the cinnamon sugar immediately after cooking, because warm pancakes hold the coating better than cold ones
03 -
- A light under-the-broiler toast for 30 seconds per side creates an extra crunch that mimics authentic churro texture
- Use a pastry brush for the melted butter coating to ensure even coverage without saturating the pancakes