Pancake Batter

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1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt until combined.
2. Then using a large mixing bowl, add 1 cup of whole milk, 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons melted and cooled unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract and mix until blended.
3. Add the contents of the dry ingredient bowl into the large mixing bowl containing the wet ingredients. Whisk the mixture until just blended. Some lumps are OK.
4. Allow the pancake batter to rest on the counter for 10 - 15 minutes while preparing the remaining items for the recipe.

Cinnamon Swirl

1. In a small mixing bowl, mix 4 tablespoons of melted and cooled unsalted butter, 6 tablespoons packed light brown sugar, and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon until combined. Then place the mixture into a piping or resealable bag and set aside.

Cream Cheese Frosting

1. In a separate mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to mix 4 tablespoons of room temperature unsalted butter, 2 ounces of soft cream cheese, ¾ cup sifted powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of heavy cream, and ½ teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. Mix until it becomes the consistency of thick icing. Pour into a piping bag and set aside until you are ready to glaze the pancakes.

Make Pancakes

1. Once the pancake batter has rested, heat a nonstick griddle or skillet over medium heat (350°F). Once a few drops of water on the skillet or griddle evaporate quickly, you are ready to cook your pancakes. Lightly spray the surface with cooking spray. Use a ¼ cup (measuring cup) to pour the batter onto the hot skillet or griddle.
2. Next, use scissors to cut a small hole in the tip of the prepared piping or resealable bag filled with cinnamon and sugar. Use the bag to squeeze the cinnamon filling around the top in a swirl pattern, similar to a cinnamon roll. Cook the pancake for 4 to 5 minutes, until the bubbles are popping on top and it is golden brown on the bottom.
3. Gently but quickly flip them over and cook for another 3 - 4 minutes until the other side is golden. When you flip the pancake onto a plate, you will see that the cinnamon filling has created a crater swirl of cinnamon. Wipe out the pan, and repeat the process with the remaining batter.
4. Garnish by drizzling with cream cheese icing when ready to eat. If your cream cheese icing has hardened slightly, re-warm the cream cheese icing with warm hands.