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Cookies & Cream Oreo Pancakes with Cream Cheese Drizzle

Cookies & Cream Oreo Pancakes with Cream Cheese Drizzle

These decadent dessert-inspired pancakes feature a fluffy cocoa-infused batter packed with crunchy crushed Oreo cookie pieces. The stacks are finished with a velvety cream cheese drizzle and extra cookie crumbles for a breakfast treat that tastes like a classic cookie.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 10 Oreo cookies coarsely crushed
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk for drizzle
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract for drizzle

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Non-stick griddle or large skillet
  • Spatula
  • Small microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl whisk together the flour cocoa powder granulated sugar baking powder and salt until no lumps remain.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl combine the milk egg melted butter and vanilla extract then whisk until smooth.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula until just combined being careful not to overmix.
  4. Gently fold about three-quarters of the crushed Oreo cookies into the pancake batter.
  5. Heat a non-stick griddle or skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.
  6. Scoop about ¼ cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake.
  7. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set then flip carefully with a spatula.
  8. Cook the second side for another 1 to 2 minutes until the pancake is cooked through and fluffy.
  9. In a small bowl beat the softened cream cheese powdered sugar milk and vanilla until the mixture is smooth and pourable.
  10. Stack the warm pancakes on a plate and drizzle the cream cheese glaze generously over the top.
  11. Sprinkle the remaining crushed Oreo cookies over the glaze before serving.

Notes

Crushing the cookies into varying sizes provides a nice contrast of fine crumbs for flavor and larger chunks for texture.
If the cream cheese drizzle is too thick simply add an extra teaspoon of milk at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
For the best results ensure your cream cheese is completely softened to room temperature to avoid a lumpy glaze.
These pancakes are very rich so they pair excellently with fresh strawberries or raspberries to add a touch of tartness.
Would you like me to find a recipe for a homemade chocolate syrup to add even more decadence to these pancakes?