Cinnamon Sugar Churro Pancakes
Ingredients
- For the Pancakes
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1½ –2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups buttermilk or regular milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil plus more for cooking
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Churro Coating & Serving
- 2 tablespoons butter melted (optional but recommended)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon or more to taste
- Chocolate sauce or sweetened condensed milk for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, egg, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and lightly grease it.
- Pour about ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes, until bubbles form and the bottom is golden. Flip and cook for another 30–60 seconds. Repeat with remaining batter.
- In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
- Brush each warm pancake lightly with melted butter, then coat with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Serve warm with chocolate sauce or condensed milk drizzled on top.
Notes
These fluffy churro-inspired pancakes combine warm cinnamon flavor with a crunchy sugar coating, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dessert. Easy to make and incredibly indulgent, they’re a viral-style comfort food favorite with sweet, bakery-style vibes.