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cinnamon roll pancakes

Fluffy pancakes swirled with a cinnamon-sugar filling and topped with cream cheese icing, reminiscent of classic cinnamon rolls.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pancake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Filling
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp butter softened
Cream Cheese Icing
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Make the Pancake Batter
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and baking powder.
  2. In another bowl, mix milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; do not overmix.
Prepare the Cinnamon Filling
  1. In a small bowl, mix together cinnamon, brown sugar, and softened butter until well combined.
Cook the Pancakes
  1. Preheat a griddle or frying pan over medium heat and lightly grease it.
  2. Pour 1/4 cup of pancake batter onto the griddle.
  3. Using a spoon, swirl a small amount of the cinnamon filling on top of the batter.
  4. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.
  5. Repeat with remaining batter and filling.
Make the Cream Cheese Icing
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Serve
  1. Stack pancakes on a plate and drizzle with cream cheese icing.
  2. Enjoy your cinnamon roll pancakes warm!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These pancakes are best served fresh and warm. You can add nuts or raisins to the batter for extra flavor.

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