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Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

Delicious pancakes swirled with a cinnamon sugar filling and topped with cream cheese frosting, 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 granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 cup milk whole or buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Filling
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Pancake Batter
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and baking powder.
  2. In another bowl, mix the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  3. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Make the Cinnamon Filling
  1. In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar until well combined.
Cook the Pancakes
  1. Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it.
  2. Pour about 1/4 cup of pancake batter onto the skillet.
  3. Using a spoon, swirl a small amount of the cinnamon filling on top of the pancake batter.
  4. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.
Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Serve
  1. Stack the pancakes on a plate, drizzle with cream cheese frosting, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These pancakes can be served with maple syrup or additional frosting if desired.

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