Churro Pancakes with Cinnamon Chocolate Sauce

These Churro Pancakes are fluffy and so easy to make. They’re brushed with melted butter, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and drizzled with a cinnamon chocolate sauce. Lastly, I top these pancakes with warm churros and fresh whipped cream.

These Churro Pancakes are the perfect brunch item and everyone will go nuts over them! They have a great cinnamon flavor and the crispy churros on top are the actual ones they sell at Disneyland.

Skip the syrup and indulge in this incredibly easy cinnamon chocolate sauce. It really elevates these flavors to the next level!

For more delicious sweet breakfast recipes, try my Custard French Toast, Sticky Pecan Cinnamon Rolls, and Banana Bread Coffee Cake.

Why You’ll Love These Cinnamon Sugar Pancakes

• Buttermilk pancakes- These pancakes are tender and fluffy with a touch of vanilla extract.
• Cinnamon sugar- I sprinkle each pancake with a generous amount.
• Chocolate sauce- This chocolate sauce is so easy to make and has a hint of cinnamon.
• Disneyland churros- These pancakes are topped off with warm churros sold inside Disneyland Parks.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

• Buttermilk- I prefer to use buttermilk in my pancakes because it helps make them light and fluffy. Substitute 1 cup of whole milk with 1 Tbsp of lemon juice incase you do not have buttermilk on hand.
• Sugar- I use white granulated sugar to sweeten the batter but you can also use light brown sugar.
• Leavening- To help these pancakes rise as they cook, I use both baking soda and baking powder.
• Cinnamon- Adds a nice warmth to the pancake batter.
• Butter- I use unsalted butter in the pancake batter but you can also use oil if you prefer.
• Vanilla Extract- Use pure vanilla for the best flavor.
• Chocolate chips– I use Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate.
• Tio Pepe’s churros- These are the same churros that you can find at Disneyland. I found mine at Smart and Final.

Step By Step Instructions

STEP 1: Combine dry ingredients. Sift flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in bowl.

STEP 2: Mix wet ingredients. In separate bowl, add milk, melted butter, vanilla and egg. Whisk until combined.

STEP 3: Mix wet and dry ingredients. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Whisk just until incorporated. Do not over mix.

STEP 4: Make chocolate sauce. Heat heavy cream until scald. Pour over chocolate chips and add cinnamon. Whisk until smooth.

STEP 5: Bake churros. Place frozen churros onto a cookie sheet. Roll in cinnamon sugar. Slice into bite size pieces.

STEP 6: Cook pancakes. Scoop batter onto a nonstick griddle or pan. Flip pancakes once they begin to bubble.

STEP 7: Coat with cinnamon sugar. Brush each pancake with melted butter. Sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar.

STEP 8: Garnish and sauce pancakes. Top pancakes with whipped cream, churro bites and chocolate sauce.

Topping The Pancakes

Once the pancakes have been cooked and coated with cinnamon sugar, I drizzle warm chocolate sauce over the pancakes.

I cut the baked churros into small bite sizes pieces and place them on top of the pancakes. You can also add some strawberries or any other berries to add a pop of color and freshness.

Expert Tips For The Fluffiest Pancakes

• Make sure to mix batter just until incorporated. If you over-mix, your pancakes will be chewy instead of light and fluffy.
• Allow pancake batter to rest for 5-10 minutes. This will allow gluten to relax and any lumps to smooth out.
• Use a preheated nonstick griddle or seasoned pan when cooking pancakes.
• Wait until small tiny bubbles begin to form AND pop before flipping pancakes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Storing and Freezing

Store these Churro Pancakes inside a sealed container or Ziplock bag. Refrigerate them for up to 3 days.

These cinnamon sugar pancakes can be frozen. Stack pancakes in between wax or parchment paper. Place inside Ziplock bag and seal. Freeze pancakes for up to 2 months.

To reheat pancakes, place in single layer inside microwave and heat for 30-60 seconds.