Spanish Churro Pancakes (Printable Version)
Fluffy churro-style pancakes with cinnamon sugar coating and rich chocolate dipping sauce
# What You Need:
→ Pancake Batter
01 - 1 cup (125 g) 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 (180 ml) whole milk
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating
11 - 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
12 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
→ Chocolate Sauce
13 - 3 oz (85 g) dark chocolate, chopped
14 - 1/3 cup (80 ml) heavy cream
# How To Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together whole milk, large eggs, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.
03 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain fluffy texture. Allow batter to rest for 5 minutes.
04 - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with additional unsalted butter to prevent sticking.
05 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the preheated griddle. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges appear set, then flip and continue cooking until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
06 - While pancakes cook, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl, mixing thoroughly until uniform in color.
07 - Brush warm pancakes lightly with melted butter, then generously dust both sides with the prepared cinnamon sugar mixture while still warm.
08 - Place chopped dark chocolate and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until chocolate is completely melted and mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
09 - Stack coated pancakes on serving plates. Drizzle warm chocolate sauce generously over the top or serve alongside in a small dipping bowl.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- They capture everything magical about churros but work for lazy mornings at home
- The warm chocolate sauce transforms ordinary pancakes into something that feels like a special occasion
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- Overmixing the batter will make these tough instead of tenderly fluffy
- The cinnamon sugar only sticks properly while the pancakes are still warm
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- Keep finished pancakes warm in a 200F oven while you finish the batch
- The broiler trick creates that authentic churro crunch everyone loves