Spanish Churro Pancakes (Printable)
Fluffy cinnamon-dusted pancakes with rich dark 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
# 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. Mix gently until just combined—small lumps are acceptable. Let batter rest for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
04 - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with additional butter as needed.
05 - Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the griddle. Cook until bubbles form on surface and edges appear set, approximately 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown, another 2-3 minutes.
06 - Combine 1/4 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a small bowl. Mix until evenly blended.
07 - Brush warm pancakes lightly with melted butter. Press both sides into cinnamon sugar mixture for even coating.
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 warm chocolate sauce generously over top or serve alongside for dipping.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything you adore about churros transforms into fluffy pancake form in under thirty minutes
- The warm chocolate sauce turns an ordinary breakfast into something that feels celebratory without requiring special skills
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- The five minute rest period for the batter is non-negotiable because it lets the flour hydrate properly and creates the most tender texture
- Coating the pancakes while they are still warm is crucial since the residual heat helps the cinnamon sugar stick rather than bouncing off
03 -
- Make extra cinnamon sugar and store it in a shaker jar for emergency churro anything
- The chocolate sauce can be made ahead and gently reheated thinning with more cream if needed