Cinnamon Bun Pancakes

Yes...that's right. Pancakes that taste like cinnamon buns. Who doesn't love cinnamon buns? Who doesn't love pancakes? This is the ultimate combination of 2 very yummy things. I found this recipe and made it for Pat this morning to try them out. I am going to make them for our Thanksgiving breakfast, too. I, unfortunately, am on a very strict diet and cant eat them. However, I did sneak a taste and was dying to have more because they are soo good. But, I've lost 4 lbs so far in a short period of time and don't wanna mess up my hard work. Pat told me I was no longer allowed to make "regular" pancakes, because these "flat, fluffy cinnamon rolls" were better than anything he's ever had. AND--they taste like Cinnabun (is that how you spell  it?) Anyway, here is the recipe and directions and a few pics of the deliciousness that is... ENJOY

PANCAKES:
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 Tablespoon canola oil
1 large egg, lightly beaten

CINNAMON FILLING:
1/2 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon

CREAM CHEESE GLAZE:
4 Tablespoons butter
2 ounces cream cheese
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. Scoop the filling into a small zip baggie and set aside. You don't want this to remain super-liquidy. It's best if it becomes a consistency similar to toothpaste.

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.

4. Heat large skillet over medium-low heat. Spray with nonstick spray. Scoop about 3/4 cup batter onto the skillet. Snip the corner of your baggie of filling and squeeze a spiral of the filling onto the top of the pancake. 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. Transfer to a baking sheet or platter and keep in a warm oven until ready to serve.

5. When ready to serve, spoon warmed glaze onto the top of each pancake.