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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes

Brown Sugar Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes

Fluffy, golden pancakes layered with a rich cinnamon-brown sugar swirl and topped with a buttery crumble and maple syrup—just like a cinnamon roll in pancake form.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 10 pancackes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Américaine
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Pancake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp melted butter
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon Swirl
  • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • Crumb Topping Optional but recommended
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp butter softened
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • Optional Add-ons
  • Maple syrup
  • Powdered sugar
  • Cream cheese glaze see below
  • Cream Cheese Glaze Optional
  • 2 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 –2 tbsp milk
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls (2)
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Non-stick skillet or griddle
  • Spatula
  • Zip-top bag or piping bag (for cinnamon swirl)
  • Small pan (for crumb topping, optional)
  • Cooling rack (optional)

Method
 

  1. Make the Pancake Batter
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed (do not overmix—lumps are okay).
  5. Let batter rest for 3–5 minutes.
  6. Prepare Cinnamon Swirl
  7. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until smooth.
  8. Transfer to a zip-top bag or piping bag.
  9. Snip a small corner to create a piping tip.
  10. Make Crumb Topping (Optional)
  11. Mix brown sugar, flour, butter, and cinnamon.
  12. Use fingers or fork to create a crumb texture.
  13. Lightly toast in a pan over low heat for 2–3 minutes for extra crunch.
  14. Cook the Pancakes
  15. Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat.
  16. Lightly grease with butter or oil.
  17. Pour ~¼ cup batter per pancake.
  18. Once bubbles form (about 1–2 minutes), pipe a spiral of cinnamon mixture on top.
  19. Flip carefully and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden.
  20. Assemble
  21. Stack pancakes.
  22. Sprinkle crumb topping on top.
  23. Drizzle with maple syrup or glaze.
  24. Make Cream Cheese Glaze (Optional)
  25. Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  26. Adjust milk for desired consistency.
  27. Drizzle over pancakes.

Notes

Cook on medium to medium-low heat to prevent sugar burning
Don’t overdo the swirl—it can melt and leak
Use a squeeze bottle for cleaner swirls
Flip gently—swirl side gets soft