Cinnamelt Sticky Bun Pancakes

I love a good cinnamon roll and man oh man do I love pecan sticky buns. These pancakes are the best of both worlds, a blanket of cinnamon and brown sugar, caramelized pecans and vanilla cream cheese syrup to top it off. Sounds like cinnamon roll sticky bun heaven. And it is! These are Saturday or Sunday Morning pancakes because they need to be savored and enjoyed.

They are as ridiculously good as they look

Go on the front porch and tease your neighbors. "na na na na na, I got some pancakes"

There is just something about cinnamon, and brown sugar .
This makes me feel like I am eating one of those scrumptious cinnabon cinnamon rolls and a big caramelly sticky bun:-) Is Caramelly a word? LOL

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder 
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 Tablespoon canola oil
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten 

Cinnamon Filling Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon 
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg  

Caramelized Pecans

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup pecans
1 Tablespoon brown sugar

Cream Cheese Syrup
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
2-ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Prepare pancake batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk in milk, oil and egg, just until batter is moistened (a few small lumps are fine).
2. In a medium bowl, mix butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. Pour filling into a pastry bag, or use a squeeze bottle with a small tip. Set the mixture aside. (make sure it s not too runny)
3. In a medium, microwave-safe bowl- heat butter and cream cheese until melted. Whisk together until smooth; whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla extract; set aside. Make sure you add sugar a little add a time to avoid lumps
4. Heat large skillet over medium-low heat. Spray with nonstick spray.
5. Scoop about 3/4 cup batter onto the skillet. When pancake has started to cook a little, swirl in the cinnamon filling. When bubbles begin to appear on the surface, flip carefully with a thin spatula, and cook until browned on the underside, 1 to 2 minutes more.
6. Transfer to a baking sheet or platter and keep in a warm oven until ready to serve.
7. When ready to serve, spoon warmed glaze onto the top of each pancake and top with caramelized pecans.

 Bon Appetit!