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Fluffy Brown Butter Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Easy Recipe with Cream Cheese Drizzle

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These fluffy pancakes feature a rich brown butter cinnamon swirl and a tangy cream cheese drizzle, delivering the cozy flavor of cinnamon rolls in pancake form. Perfect for a quick, indulgent breakfast or brunch.

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 whole milk (or dairy-free milk)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (for cinnamon swirl)
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk or cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown and nutty smelling, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, browned butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Make the Batter: Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. A few lumps are okay; avoid overmixing.
  5. Prepare Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well combined and spreadable.
  6. Heat Your Pan: Warm griddle or skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
  7. Cook Pancakes: Pour about ¼ cup batter onto griddle for each pancake. Immediately spoon about 1 tablespoon cinnamon swirl over batter and gently swirl with a toothpick or spoon to create a marbled effect.
  8. Flip & Finish: Cook until bubbles form and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Repeat with remaining batter.
  9. Make Cream Cheese Drizzle: Beat together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Thin with extra milk if needed for drizzling consistency.
  10. Serve: Stack pancakes, drizzle generously with cream cheese glaze, and enjoy warm.

Notes

Watch the butter closely when browning to avoid burning. Use a gentle hand when swirling the cinnamon mixture to maintain the marbled effect. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep pancakes fluffy. If cinnamon swirl is too thick, microwave for 10 seconds to soften. Cook pancakes in batches to avoid crowding the pan.

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Keywords: brown butter pancakes, cinnamon roll pancakes, cream cheese drizzle, breakfast, brunch, easy pancakes, fluffy pancakes

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