Description
Delight in these fluffy Brown Sugar & Cinnamon Streusel Pancakes topped with a sweet crumbly streusel and a smooth vanilla glaze. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or weekend brunch, these pancakes combine comforting cinnamon flavors with a buttery streusel crunch and a light powdered sugar glaze for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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Pancake Batter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Streusel Topping
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp cold butter, cubed
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Streusel: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon for the streusel. Use a fork to cut in the cold cubed butter until the mixture becomes crumbly. Set aside while preparing the batter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon to evenly distribute all dry ingredients.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour this wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the pancakes light and fluffy.
- Heat the Skillet: Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook Pancakes with Streusel: Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Immediately sprinkle a generous amount of the streusel topping over the batter. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges start to set, then carefully flip the pancake and cook until golden brown on the other side.
- Repeat Cooking: Continue cooking the remaining batter in the same manner, adding more butter or oil to the pan if needed.
- Make the Glaze and Serve: Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the warm pancakes before serving for a sweet, luscious finish.
Notes
- For extra fluffy pancakes, do not overmix the batter; lumps are okay.
- Use cold butter for the streusel to get a crumbly texture.
- Adjust the glaze consistency by adding more or less milk depending on your preference.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor as pancakes tend to soften when kept warm for too long.
