CINNAMON ROLL PANCAKES

By LuckyLori

Ingredients

• For Pancakes:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 Tablespoon canola oil
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• Cinnamon Filling:
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
• Cream Cheese Glaze:
• 4 Tablespoons butter
• 2 ounces cream cheese
• 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare Cinnamon Filling first:
- In a medium bowl, mix butter, brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Scoop the filling into a small zip baggie and set aside.

Prepare Pancake batter:
- In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. - Whisk in milk, oil and egg just until batter is moistened OR If using a boxed mix, prepare according to package directions.

Prepare Cream Cheese glaze:
- In a medium glass or microwave-safe bowl, heat the butter and cream cheese until melted.
- Whisk together until smooth, then whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Set aside.

- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
- Spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Scoop about 1/2 cup of pancake batter onto the skillet.
- Snip the corner of your cinnamon filling baggie and squeeze a spiral of the filling onto the top of the pancake.
- When bubbles begin to appear on the surface, flip carefully with a spatula and cook until lightly browned on the underside, 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Transfer pancake to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while you make the rest of the pancakes.
- When ready to serve, spoon warmed cream cheese glaze on top of each pancake.
- Enjoy! http://life-in-the-lofthouse.com/cinnamon-roll-pancakes/