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Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

These fluffy cinnamon roll pancakes feature a delicious cinnamon swirl, topped with cream cheese icing, perfect for breakfast.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 pancakes
Calories 301 kcal

Equipment

  • Nonstick Skillet
  • Ice cream scoop
  • quart-sized heavy zip baggie
  • spatula

Ingredients
  

Cinnamon Filling

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter just melted (not boiling)
  • 6 tablespoons light brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Cream Cheese Glaze

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 0.75 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pancakes

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil

Instructions
 

Prepare Cinnamon Filling

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. Scoop the filling into a quart-sized heavy zip baggie and set it aside.

Prepare Glaze

  • In a small pan, heat the butter over low heat until melted. Turn off the heat and whisk in the cream cheese until it is almost smooth. Sift the powdered sugar into the pan, stir and add in vanilla extract. Set the pan aside while you make the pancakes.

Prepare Pancake Batter

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk in the milk, egg and oil, just until the batter is moistened.

Cook the Pancakes

  • Heat a large, nonstick skillet over medium-heat and spray with nonstick spray. Use an ice cream scoop to add the batter to the pan. Spread the batter into a circle (about 4-inches in diameter). Reduce the heat to medium low. Snip the corner of your baggie of cinnamon filling and squeeze the filling into the open corner. When your pancake begins to form bubbles, add the filling in a swirl. Cook the pancake until golden brown on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve pancakes topped with a drizzle of glaze.

Notes

Use a boxed pancake mix as the base for this recipe for a quick and easy option. Ensure the filling has thickened for optimal swirling. Keep the heat low to avoid burning the pancakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 301kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 196mgPotassium: 189mgSugar: 21gVitamin A: 510IUCalcium: 107mgIron: 1mg
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