Spanish Churro-Inspired Pancakes (Printable)

Fluffy pancakes with crispy edges, dusted with cinnamon sugar for a Spanish-inspired breakfast treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 cup milk
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Cinnamon Sugar Topping

09 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar mixed with 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

# How-To Steps:

01 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl until evenly distributed.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully blended and smooth.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture. Gently fold together until just combined—batter should remain slightly lumpy. Avoid overmixing to ensure fluffy texture.
04 - Preheat non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly coat surface with butter or cooking oil.
05 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto heated surface. Cook 2–3 minutes until surface bubbles form and edges appear set. Flip and cook additional 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
06 - Transfer pancakes to plate while still warm. Generously sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture over both sides immediately.
07 - Repeat cooking process with remaining batter, re-greasing skillet as needed. Stack pancakes and serve warm with additional cinnamon sugar dusting if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • These pancakes capture that beloved churro flavor in a fraction of the time
  • The cinnamon sugar crust creates the most incredible crispy edges while staying fluffy inside
02 -
  • The cinnamon sugar only sticks properly when the pancakes are warm, so work quickly as they come off the griddle
  • Overmixing the batter creates tough pancakes, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
03 -
  • Melted butter in the batter creates superior flavor and texture compared to oil
  • Letting the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking yields fluffier results
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