Spanish Churro Pancakes (Print)
Fluffy cinnamon-sugar dusted pancakes with rich dark chocolate sauce, ready in 30 minutes.
# 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 (plus more 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 - 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 mix gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain fluffy texture. Let batter rest for 5 minutes to thicken.
04 - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly coat with butter.
05 - Pour 1/4 cup 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 2-3 minutes per side.
06 - Combine 1/4 cup sugar with 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a small bowl, mixing until evenly distributed.
07 - Brush warm pancakes lightly with melted butter, then generously dust both sides with the cinnamon sugar mixture while still warm.
08 - Place chopped chocolate and cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until chocolate melts completely and mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
09 - Stack coated pancakes on plates and drizzle with warm chocolate sauce. Serve immediately with additional sauce on the side for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
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- These capture everything magical about churros without the deep-frying mess or anxiety
- The chocolate sauce transforms an ordinary breakfast into something that feels like dessert
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- Letting the batter rest for those five minutes isn't optional, it makes all the difference in texture
- The cinnamon sugar sticks best while pancakes are still warm, so work quickly and confidently
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- The butter brushing step seems excessive but it creates that authentic churro crunch we're chasing
- Grate a little orange zest into your chocolate sauce for something truly special