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Fluffy Heart-Shaped Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

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These fluffy heart-shaped cinnamon roll pancakes combine the nostalgic flavors of cinnamon rolls with the ease of pancakes, perfect for cozy breakfasts or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups (300ml) milk (whole milk preferred)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for cinnamon swirl)
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar (for glaze, optional)
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream (for glaze, optional)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze, optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt (about 5 minutes).
  2. Prepare wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth (about 3 minutes).
  3. Combine batter: Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir gently until just combined; lumps are okay (about 2 minutes).
  4. Make cinnamon swirl: Mix brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter until spreadable; add a teaspoon of milk if too thick (about 3 minutes).
  5. Heat skillet: Warm a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil (about 5 minutes).
  6. Pour pancake batter: Pour about ¼ cup batter onto the pan, shaping into a heart if desired. Immediately pipe or spoon cinnamon swirl onto batter.
  7. Swirl the cinnamon: Use a toothpick or skewer to gently drag through the cinnamon mixture to create a spiral effect (1-2 minutes).
  8. Cook pancakes: Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and edges set, then flip and cook another 2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  9. Make glaze (optional): Whisk powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over warm pancakes before serving.
  10. Serve warm: Stack pancakes, drizzle with glaze or maple syrup, and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter; lumps are okay. Use medium heat to avoid burning. Use a squeeze bottle or piping bag for neat cinnamon swirls. Flip pancakes only once. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a 200°F oven until serving. Cinnamon swirl mixture should not be too runny to maintain spiral definition.

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Keywords: cinnamon roll pancakes, heart-shaped pancakes, cinnamon swirl, cozy breakfast, easy pancakes, brunch recipe

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