Spanish Churro Pancakes (Printable)
Cinnamon-spiced pancakes dusted with sugar and served with rich chocolate sauce for a decadent Spanish-inspired treat.
# 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
# How To Make It:
01 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
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. Avoid overmixing to ensure fluffy texture. Let batter rest for 5 minutes.
04 - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with butter to prevent sticking.
05 - Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the griddle. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges appear set, then flip and cook until golden brown, approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side.
06 - Combine 1/4 cup sugar with 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a small bowl, mixing until evenly blended.
07 - While pancakes are still warm, brush lightly with melted butter if desired, 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 melted and smooth.
09 - Stack coated pancakes and drizzle with warm chocolate sauce, or serve sauce alongside for dipping.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The magic happens when warm pancakes meet cinnamon sugar, creating that irresistible churro-style crunch while keeping the inside incredibly tender
- That homemade chocolate sauce transforms a regular breakfast into something that feels like dessert but somehow totally acceptable at 9 AM
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- Letting the batter rest is not optional, those 5 minutes let the flour hydrate and make all the difference in texture
- Work quickly when coating with cinnamon sugar, the warmth helps it stick, cold pancakes repel the good stuff
03 -
- Grate your butter into the dry ingredients if you want extra fluffy pancakes, it melts evenly and creates steam pockets
- Warm your chocolate sauce ingredients slightly before microwaving, they combine faster and you're less likely to seize the chocolate