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Fluffy Heart-Shaped Cinnamon Roll Pancakes with Easy Cream Cheese Glaze

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A delightful twist on pancakes that combines the fluffy texture of pancakes with the sweet cinnamon swirl of cinnamon rolls, topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze. Perfect for special occasions or cozy weekend breakfasts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups milk (whole or 2%, almond milk can be substituted)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus more for the pan)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed (light or dark)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for cinnamon swirl)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt until smooth and lump-free.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk 1 ¼ cups milk, 1 large egg, 3 tablespoons melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix. Let batter rest for 5 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, mix ½ cup packed brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons melted butter until combined. Transfer to a squeeze bottle or zip-top bag with a small corner cut.
  5. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat and brush with melted butter.
  6. Pour about ¼ cup batter onto skillet, shaping roughly into a heart. Work in batches.
  7. Quickly pipe the cinnamon sugar mixture in a spiral or heart shape onto the batter before bubbles form.
  8. Cook pancakes for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and edges set. Flip gently and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden and fluffy.
  9. While pancakes cook, beat 4 ounces softened cream cheese with ½ cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons milk, and ½ teaspoon vanilla until smooth and pourable.
  10. Stack warm pancakes, drizzle generously with cream cheese glaze, and serve immediately. Optionally sprinkle with cinnamon or chopped nuts.

Notes

[‘Do not overmix the batter; lumps are fine to keep pancakes fluffy.’, ‘Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to activate baking powder.’, ‘Use medium-low heat to avoid burning cinnamon sugar.’, ‘A zip-top bag with a small corner cut can substitute for a squeeze bottle.’, ‘Keep cooked pancakes warm in a 200°F oven if making large batches.’, ‘Adjust milk in glaze for desired drizzle consistency.’, ‘If batter thickens, stir in a splash of milk to loosen.’]

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Keywords: cinnamon roll pancakes, heart-shaped pancakes, cream cheese glaze, breakfast recipe, easy pancakes, cinnamon swirl, brunch recipe

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