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Fluffy Heart-Shaped Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

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These fluffy heart-shaped cinnamon roll pancakes combine the nostalgic comfort of cinnamon rolls with the ease and speed of pancakes, topped with a creamy glaze for a cozy breakfast treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice, room temperature)
  • 1 large egg, beaten (room temperature)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for the pan)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for cinnamon swirl)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened (for glaze)
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream (for glaze)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Combine the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, beaten egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Make the batter: Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir gently until just combined. Let batter rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Prepare the cinnamon swirl: Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth. Transfer to a squeeze bottle or piping bag.
  5. Heat griddle or pan to medium heat and lightly butter the surface.
  6. Create heart shapes: Pour about 1/4 cup batter onto pan in a heart shape. Quickly pipe cinnamon swirl in a spiral starting from the center outward inside the batter. Pour a small amount of plain batter over the swirl to seal it in.
  7. Cook pancakes until bubbles form on surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  8. Make the glaze: Mix powdered sugar, softened cream cheese, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and drizzle-able.
  9. Serve warm: Stack pancakes, drizzle generously with glaze, and optionally sprinkle extra cinnamon or powdered sugar.

Notes

Do not over-mix the batter to keep pancakes fluffy. Let batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking. Use medium heat to avoid burning. Use a squeeze bottle or piping bag for better control of the cinnamon swirl. Flip pancakes gently and only once. Adjust glaze thickness with milk or powdered sugar as needed. For dairy-free, use plant-based milk and coconut oil; for gluten-free, use gluten-free flour blend.

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