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Fluffy Cinnamon Roll Pancakes with Easy Homemade Vanilla Glaze

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Fluffy cinnamon roll pancakes with a creamy vanilla glaze offer a quick and indulgent breakfast that captures the cozy flavor of cinnamon rolls without the wait. Perfect for special occasions or a comforting weekend treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups milk (whole milk preferred)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (for cinnamon swirl)
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar (dark brown sugar preferred)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted (for vanilla glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for vanilla glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons milk (for vanilla glaze, adjust for consistency)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for vanilla glaze)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  2. In another bowl, combine 1 ¼ cups milk, 1 large egg, 3 tablespoons melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula just until combined; a few lumps are okay.
  4. In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup melted butter, ½ cup packed brown sugar, and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon until smooth.
  5. Transfer the cinnamon swirl mixture into a pastry bag or zip-top bag with a small corner snipped off.
  6. Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat (about 350°F). Lightly grease with butter or oil.
  7. Scoop about ¼ cup batter per pancake onto the griddle. Immediately pipe a spiral of cinnamon swirl onto the batter, starting from the center outward. Use a toothpick to gently swirl the cinnamon into the batter.
  8. Cook pancakes for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set. Flip carefully and cook for another 2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  9. While pancakes cook, whisk powdered sugar, softened butter, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Adjust milk for desired thickness.
  10. Stack the pancakes, drizzle generously with creamy vanilla glaze, and serve warm.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes tender. Use a non-stick surface to prevent burning the cinnamon sugar. Swirl the cinnamon mixture gently with a toothpick for a marbled effect. Maintain medium heat to cook evenly. Prepare the vanilla glaze while pancakes cook to save time. For extra fluffiness, separate the egg and whip the white to soft peaks before folding into the batter.

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