Spanish Churro Pancakes (Printable Version)
Fluffy cinnamon-spiced pancakes coated in sugar and served with rich dark chocolate sauce.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 Make:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until well blended.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract 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 to thicken slightly.
04 - Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter using a paper towel or pastry brush.
05 - Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the griddle. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges appear set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown on the second side, an additional 2-3 minutes.
06 - While pancakes cook, combine 1/4 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly until uniform in color.
07 - Brush warm pancakes lightly with melted butter, then generously dust both sides with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Repeat for all pancakes.
08 - Place chopped chocolate and cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth and glossy. Alternatively, heat in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly.
09 - Stack cinnamon-sugar coated pancakes on plates. Drizzle warm chocolate sauce generously over the top or serve in a bowl on the side for dipping. Serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They hit that impossible sweet spot between lazy breakfast comfort and something that feels like dessert arrived early
- The cinnamon sugar coating creates this incredible crunch that gives way to the softest interior you have ever tasted
02 -
- The batter will look slightly thicker than regular pancake batter, this is exactly right and necessary for the fluffy texture
- Apply cinnamon sugar immediately while hot, or the coating will not stick properly to the surface
03 -
- A light dusting of sugar on the buttered griddle creates a caramelized crust on the exterior
- Warm your plates in the oven for two minutes before serving to keep pancakes hot longer