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Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

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Fluffy pancakes swirled with a cinnamon-sugar filling and topped with a sweet cream cheese glaze, perfect for a decadent breakfast or brunch treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, mix milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  4. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling.
  5. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and grease lightly.
  6. Pour about 1/4 cup of pancake batter onto the skillet.
  7. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the pancake batter, then cover with a little more pancake batter (about 2 tablespoons) to create a swirl effect.
  8. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges start to set, about 2-3 minutes; flip carefully and cook another 2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth to create the glaze.
  10. Serve pancakes warm with a generous drizzle of cream cheese glaze on top.

Notes

For extra indulgence, top these pancakes with chopped pecans or a drizzle of maple syrup alongside the cream cheese glaze.