Spanish Churro Pancakes (Printable)
Fluffy churro-style pancakes with cinnamon sugar coating and rich chocolate dipping sauce.
# 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, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl until evenly combined.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined; small lumps are acceptable. Avoid overmixing to ensure fluffy pancakes. Let batter rest for 5 minutes.
04 - Heat 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 surface and edges appear set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes more.
06 - Combine 1/4 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a small bowl, mixing thoroughly until uniform.
07 - Brush warm pancakes lightly with melted butter. Press both sides into cinnamon sugar mixture or sprinkle generously to coat.
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 plates. Drizzle chocolate sauce generously over top or serve alongside for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The cinnamon sugar crust creates this incredible crunch that gives way to the softest interior youve ever tasted
- That dark chocolate sauce takes exactly three minutes but transforms everything into something that feels completely indulgent
02 -
- Overmixing the batter creates tough pancakes so stop when flour streaks still remain
- The chocolate sauce will seize if even a drop of water gets in it so be absolutely certain your bowl is dry
03 -
- Let your griddle preheat for at least five minutes so every pancake cooks evenly
- The chocolate thickens as it cools so thin it with a splash more warm cream right before serving