Cinnamon rolls are a favorite cold weather treat, but the maple-infused pancake version below, from Nicole Washington—the talented mama behind the Brown Sugar blog—is beyond!  It uses simple ingredients you probably have in your pantry—including pancake mix to make them extra easy!  A simple piping technique is used to achieve the classic look of cinnamon rolls.  Check out more from Midwestern mom Nicole at bsugarmama.com and on Instagram at @brownsugarfoodblogger!

Maple & Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2 c. Bisquick
• 2 eggs
• 1 + 2 tbsp. Milk
• 1 tsp. Vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp. Maple Extract

Instructions

  In a large bowl, mix together Bisquick Pancake batter, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, maple extract, and butter until well combined.

  In a separate small bowl, combine 5 tbsp. Butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon and mix. Pour the cinnamon mixture into a piping bag or food storage bag. Set aside for 5 minutes to allow the cinnamon mixture to set and don’t cut open the tip of the bag until ready to use.

  Heat the griddle and melt a tablespoon of butter. Pour ½ cup of pancake mix onto the griddle and, in a circular motion, pipe the cinnamon mixture. Cook on both sides for 2-3 minutes.

  To make topping, in a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy.

  Top the pancakes off with the cream cheese topping and whipped cream if desired and serve