Spanish Churro Pancakes Cinnamon Chocolate (Printer-friendly)

Fluffy cinnamon-sugar pancakes inspired by Spanish churros, served with rich dark chocolate sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pancake Batter

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 g)
02 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
03 - 1 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
05 - 1/4 tsp salt
06 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
07 - 3/4 cup whole milk (180 ml)
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for greasing)
10 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

11 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 g)
12 - 2 tsp ground cinnamon

→ Chocolate Sauce

13 - 3 oz dark chocolate, chopped (85 g)
14 - 1/3 cup heavy cream (80 ml)

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully blended and smooth.
03 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Gently fold together until just combined; small lumps are acceptable. Allow the batter to rest for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
04 - Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with a small amount of butter.
05 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the heated griddle. Cook until bubbles form across the surface and edges appear set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden brown on both sides.
06 - While pancakes cook, combine the 1/4 cup sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly to create an even coating mixture.
07 - Place the chopped dark chocolate and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is completely melted and the sauce is smooth and glossy.
08 - While pancakes are still warm, lightly brush the surface with melted butter if desired, then generously dust both sides with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Stack pancakes and drizzle with warm chocolate sauce or serve sauce on the side for dipping.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The cinnamon sugar coating gives you that classic churro crunch without standing over a vat of hot oil
  • That warm chocolate sauce turns ordinary breakfast into something that feels like dessert for breakfast
  • Everything comes together in about 30 minutes but tastes like you spent all morning in the kitchen
02 -
  • Don't skip the 5-minute rest for the batter; it makes such a difference in texture and fluffiness
  • Coat the pancakes while they're still warm or the cinnamon sugar won't adhere properly
  • The chocolate sauce thickens as it sits, so make it right before serving for the best consistency
03 -
  • Use a light hand when mixing the batter; overmixing makes tough pancakes every time
  • If your chocolate sauce seizes, add a teaspoon more cream and stir until smooth again

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