Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter
• 2 oz softened cream cheese
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Steps

1. 1

   Combine brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon in a medium-size bowl. If you have a piping bag, go ahead and transfer the filling to one fitted with a small tip. Otherwise, spoon the filling to one corner of a sealable bag and set aside.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, cream cheese, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Set the bowl aside.

3. 3

   Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Then whisk in the milk, egg, and oil.

4. 4

   Heat a skillet or griddle to medium-low and prep the surface with nonstick spray or a pat of butter.

5. 5

   Add about ½ cup of the batter per pancake to the skillet. Don't overfill the pan with too many pancakes.

6. 6

   Wait until bubbles start to form along the edges and in the center of the pancake, then create a swirl pattern with the cinnamon filling, starting from the center of the pancake to the outside. (Don't swirl it close to the edge or it will be a mess.)

7. 7

   Flip the pancake over with a spatula, and continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown.

8. 8

   Warm the glaze if needed and drizzle over the stack of pancakes, and serve hot!

9. 9

   Enjoy!