Nancy’s Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Recipe

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Nancy’s Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Recipe

A delightful twist on classic pancakes, featuring a cinnamon roll swirl and cream cheese glaze, perfect for a comforting breakfast or brunch.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

2 cups All-Purpose Flour
2 tbsp Sugar
2 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Salt

Wet Ingredients

1.5 cups Milk Whole milk preferred
1 Large Egg
2 tbsp Vanilla Extract
4 tbsp Melted Butter

Cinnamon Swirl Filling

4 tbsp Softened Butter
0.5 cup Brown Sugar
2 tbsp Cinnamon

Cream Cheese Glaze

8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
1 cup Powdered Sugar
1 tbsp Milk
1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Equipment

Mixing bowl
- Whisk
measuring cups,
- Measuring spoons
skillet,
- Spatula
Piping Bag

Method

Prepare the Batter

In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Slowly pour in the melted butter while whisking constantly.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl

Cook the Pancakes

Once the edges of the pancake look set, use a piping bag to pipe a spiral of the cinnamon mixture starting from the center and working outward.
Watch for bubbles to form on the surface. Carefully slide a spatula underneath and flip the pancake. Cook for another minute or two until the cinnamon sugar has slightly caramelized.

Prepare the Glaze and Serve

Drizzle the glaze over the warm pancakes. The heat from the pancakes will cause the glaze to slump and run down the sides.

Notes

These pancakes are best served fresh. For longer storage, you can freeze them for up to a month. To reheat, use a toaster oven or regular oven at 350 degrees. Avoid the microwave if possible.