Cinnamon Roll Pancakes, the perfect Autumn Breakfast Treat

The comfort, cozy feel of homemade cinnamon rolls in half the time! These delicious pancakes are the perfect treat to accompany a warm mug of coffee on a chilly autumn morning!

Ingredients You'll Need:

For the Pancake Batter:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour,

• 1/4 cup of sugar

• 4 teaspoons of baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/8 tsp of baking soda (or 1/4 tsp of baking soda for fluffier pancakes)

• 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon

• 1 tablespoon vanilla

• 1 and 3/4 cup milk

• 1 large egg

• 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter

For the Cinnamon Swirl :

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted

• 1 cup brown sugar

• 2 tablespoon ground cinnamon

  
  

For the Cream Cheese Glaze :

• 3 ounces cream cheese softened

• 1 and 1/2 cup powdered sugar

• 1 and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 6 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions:

• Prepare the Pancake Batter :In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In a separate bowl, mix the milk, egg, vanilla, and melted butter. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Do not overmix.

• Make the Cinnamon Swirl :In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Transfer the mixture to a squeeze bottle or a plastic bag with a corner snipped off.

• Cook the Pancakes : Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease with butter. Pour a ladle of pancake batter onto the pan. Drizzle the cinnamon swirl mixture in a spiral motion on top of the pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.

• Whip up the Cream Cheese Glaze :In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, stir in melted butter until well combined and then stir in vanilla. Lastly slowly add in powder sugar and mix until smooth

• Serve and Enjoy! :Stack the cinnamon roll pancakes on a plate and drizzle with the creamy glaze. Optionally, sprinkle with extra cinnamon for a finishing touch.