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a close-up of three golden-brown cinnamon swirl pancakes arranged on a white plate. that are topped with a cinnamon-sugar swirl

Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes

Lisa
Perfect for a cozy weekend breakfast or a special brunch, Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes come together in under 30 minutes with simple pantry ingredients. Serve them with butter and maple syrup for an extra indulgent touch!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 8
Calories 214 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cinnamon Swirl Mix:

  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • pinch of nutmeg

For the Pancake Batter:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 ¼ cups milk
  • 2 tbsp water

Instructions
 

Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl Mixture

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using). Stir until smooth and well combined.
  • Transfer the cinnamon swirl mixture to a piping bag, a zip-top bag (with a small corner snipped off), or a measuring jug for easy pouring. Set aside while you prepare the pancake batter.

Make the Pancake Batter

  • In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk well to ensure even distribution.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and water. Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently as you go. Avoid overmixing—small lumps are completely fine!
  • Let the batter rest for 15 minutes before cooking. This helps create fluffier pancakes by allowing the ingredients to fully hydrate.

Cook the Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Test if it’s ready by flicking a few drops of water onto the pan—if they sizzle and evaporate, you're good to go!
  • Lightly grease the skillet with butter or non-stick spray. Pour 1/4 cup of pancake batter into the pan for each pancake.
  • Immediately pipe or drizzle the cinnamon swirl mixture onto the uncooked top side of the pancake. You can create a classic spiral pattern or have fun with creative designs!
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes or until small bubbles appear on the surface. Carefully flip the pancake and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Repeat with the remaining batter and cinnamon mixture.
  • Serve your cinnamon swirl pancakes warm, with the swirl side facing up.

Nutrition

Calories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 205mgPotassium: 101mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 301IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 115mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes
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