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Brown Sugar & Cinnamon Streusel Pancakes

Deliciously fluffy pancakes topped with a crumbly brown sugar and cinnamon streusel, perfect for busy mornings and family breakfasts.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Pancakes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup milk dairy or your favorite non-dairy alternative
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp cold butter cubed
  • A pinch salt

Method
 

Make the Streusel Topping
  1. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Add the cubed cold butter and, using your fingers or a fork, mix until you achieve a crumbly texture.
Prepare the Batter
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  2. In another bowl, combine the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ones and stir until just combined—don't worry about a few lumps.
Cook the Pancakes
  1. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease it with a small amount of butter or oil.
  2. Pour about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake onto the heated surface. Sprinkle a generous amount of streusel topping on each pancake while the batter is still wet.
  3. Once bubbles form on the surface (approximately 2–3 minutes), flip the pancakes. Cook for another minute or two until golden brown.
  4. Serve them warm with syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream.

Notes

Make the batter the night before and store it in the fridge. Double the batch and freeze some for easy breakfasts on busy mornings.