Spiced Churro Pancakes with Cinnamon Sugar Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-27 · Updated 2026-05-27

Fluffy pancakes infused with cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with a cinnamon sugar butter that melts into every bite, inspired by traditional churros. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 large egg
• 3 tbsp, melted plus 4 tbsp for cinnamon butter unsalted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup (for cinnamon sugar) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp (for cinnamon sugar) ground cinnamon

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp salt until evenly combined.
2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk 1 1/4 cups milk, 1 large egg, 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined; do not overmix to keep pancakes fluffy.
4. Step 4: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil; pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake and cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set.
5. Step 5: Flip pancakes and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through; keep warm.
6. Step 6: In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 1 tsp ground cinnamon and 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter until well combined to form cinnamon sugar butter.
7. Step 7: Serve pancakes stacked, topped with a generous dollop of cinnamon sugar butter that melts deliciously over the warm pancakes.