Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup milk (or buttermilk for extra fluffiness) 1 large egg 2 tablespoons melted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Swirl: ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted ¼ cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon flour (helps the swirl hold its shape)
For the Cream Cheese Glaze (Optional but Delicious!): 2 oz cream cheese, softened ½ cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons milk ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions: Make the Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour until smooth. Transfer to a ziplock bag or piping bag and set aside.
Prepare the Pancake Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix . Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes to make fluffier pancakes.
Cook the Pancakes & Add Swirls: Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter. Pour ¼ cup of pancake batter onto the pan. Snip the corner of the cinnamon swirl bag and pipe a spiral onto the pancake batter. Cook until bubbles form on the surface (about 2 minutes), then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes.
Make the Cream Cheese Glaze: Whisk together cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Serve & Enjoy: Stack the pancakes and drizzle with the cream cheese glaze. Add extra cinnamon sugar on top if desired!
2. Chocolate Pancakes
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup milk (or buttermilk for extra fluffiness) 2 large eggs ¼ cup melted butter (or vegetable oil) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup chocolate chips (optional, for extra gooeyness)
For Serving: Whipped cream Chocolate syrup Powdered sugar Fresh strawberries or bananas
Instructions: Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
