Flaky Churro Muffin Pancakes (Printable version)

Crispy, fluffy pancakes dusted with cinnamon sugar—an irresistible churro-muffin fusion for brunch or dessert.

# What you need:

→ Batter

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 1/4 cups whole milk
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

11 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
12 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
13 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

# Steps to follow:

01 - Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, and cinnamon together in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Beat eggs, whole milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until completely incorporated.
03 - Pour wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir gently until just blended. Avoid overmixing; minor lumps are acceptable.
04 - Warm a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat and lightly grease with butter or nonstick spray.
05 - Spoon 1/4 cup batter onto the heated surface for each pancake. Cook 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles appear and edges set, then flip and continue 1 to 2 minutes until golden and thoroughly cooked. Repeat until all batter is used.
06 - While pancakes are still warm, brush each with melted butter and generously dip or dust both sides with cinnamon sugar.
07 - Stack pancakes and optionally sprinkle with extra cinnamon sugar. Serve without delay.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Fun fusion of three classic treats in one easy dish
  • Perfectly crisp edges with soft, tender centers
02 -
  • Contains gluten, eggs, and dairy; check labels if using substitutions
  • For muffin-style, bake batter in muffin tins at 350°F for 18 to 20 minutes
03 -
  • For extra flakiness, use cold butter and cut it into dry ingredients like biscuit dough
  • Try serving with dulce de leche, chocolate sauce, or fresh berries
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