Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes

Recipe Number: 22

Ingredients

Batter

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Cinnamon Filling

• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 ½ tbsp ground cinnamon

Glaze

• ¼ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 oz cream cheese, room temperature
• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2-3 tbsp milk

Instructions

1. Make Batter: Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, & salt. Add the egg, milk, & vanilla. Mix until fully blended.
2. Make Filling: Combine melted butter, brown sugar, & cinnamon. Mix well. Transfer to a small resealable plastic bag & set aside.
3. Make Glaze: Beat together the butter & cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar & mix until combined. Add vanilla & milk. Add enough milk to thin the glaze to your desired consistency. Set aside.
4. Preheat a large skillet to medium-low heat. Spray with pan spray & wipe away excess. Pour ¼ cup batter onto the griddle.
5. Snip the corner of the filling bag & pipe a swirl into the center of each pancake.
6. When the batter begins to bubble, flip the pancake & cook for 1-2 minutes or until the bottom side is golden brown. Keep pancakes low in the oven while preparing the rest.
7. Drizzle cream cheese glaze over the warm pancakes & serve.