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Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

Indulge in the delightful combination of cinnamon rolls and pancakes with this easy recipe, topped with creamy icing for a perfect brunch treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup Flour Can use gluten-free flour blend.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure freshness for best rise.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Sea salt can be used for flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark brown sugar can be used.
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon Mix with nutmeg for extra warmth.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup Milk Any non-dairy milk works well.
  • 1 large Egg A flax egg can substitute for vegan.
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Melted butter can be used for flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter Vegetable oil can be a substitute.
Icing Ingredients
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Mascarpone can be a delightful alternative.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust for preferred sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Using pure vanilla enhances flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all the ingredients in a vibrant, sunlit kitchen.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar.
  3. In another bowl, combine the milk, egg, vegetable oil, and melted butter. Whisk together.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently, being careful not to overmix.
  5. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of cinnamon with a bit of melted butter to create your cinnamon swirl mixture.
Cooking
  1. Preheat your skillet over medium heat and grease lightly with butter or oil.
  2. Pour about 1/4 cup of pancake batter onto the skillet and drizzle your cinnamon mixture in a swirly pattern on top.
  3. Cook until you see bubbles forming, then flip and let the golden side get toasty.
  4. In another bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a splash of milk until smooth.
Serving
  1. Serve the pancakes warm with the cream cheese icing drizzled generously over the top.
  2. Add a sprinkle of extra cinnamon or chopped nuts for texture.

Notes

For extra fluffiness, allow your batter to rest for 5-10 minutes before cooking. You can also add fruits or chocolate chips for variations.