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Cinnamon Roll Pancakes: The Ultimate Weekend Breakfast That Rivals Your Bakery

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour,
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar,
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder,
  • 1 teaspoon salt”, “2 large eggs,
  • 1¾ cups buttermilk,
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted,
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract,
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted (for swirl),
  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar,
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon,
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for swirl),
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened,
  • 1 cup powdered sugar,
  • 34 tablespoons milk,
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat griddle to 350°F. In large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • In separate bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined (lumps are okay).
  • For cinnamon swirl: Mix melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour until smooth. Transfer to squeeze bottle or piping bag.
  • Pour ¼ cup batter onto greased griddle. Immediately spiral cinnamon mixture from center outward in concentric circles.
  • Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on surface and edges look set. Flip carefully and cook 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  • For glaze: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until desired consistency.
  • Serve pancakes warm, drizzled generously with cream cheese glaze.

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