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Combine brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl until a smooth paste forms.
02 -
In a separate bowl, blend softened butter, powdered sugar, and ground cinnamon until creamy and smooth.
03 -
Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
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In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, and melted butter until well combined.
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Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined; avoid overmixing to maintain pancake fluffiness.
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Heat a lightly greased griddle or skillet over medium heat until hot.
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Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle, drizzle about 1 teaspoon of cinnamon swirl mixture over it, and gently swirl it into the batter.
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Cook pancakes for 2-3 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface, then flip and cook an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.