Soft and fluffy pancakes coated in buttery cinnamon sugar, inspired by traditional Spanish churros. Serve with chocolate or caramel sauce for a rich, crowd-pleasing breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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2 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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2 tbsp granulated sugar
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1¼ cups milk
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1 egg
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3 tbsp melted butter (plus more for brushing)
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1½ tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 tsp ground cinnamon
Optional Toppings:
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Chocolate sauce, dulce de leche, whipped cream, berries
Instructions
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Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl; set aside.
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
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In a separate bowl, beat egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
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Heat a skillet over medium heat with a bit of butter. Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake. Cook 2–3 minutes per side.
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Brush warm pancakes with melted butter and coat both sides in cinnamon sugar.
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For extra crispness, toast coated pancakes briefly in the skillet.
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Serve warm with your choice of sauce or toppings.