# What You'll Need:
→ Pancake Batter
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 cup whole milk
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Filling
10 - 8 ounces brie cheese, cut into 24 small cubes (about 3/4 inch each)
→ For Baking
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted for greasing
→ Optional Topping
12 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
13 - 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease mini muffin tin cups with melted butter.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup.
06 - Place a brie cube in the center of each cup, then add another spoonful of batter to cover the cheese completely.
07 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted beside the brie comes out clean.
08 - Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then run a knife around edges and carefully remove each bite.
09 - Drizzle with honey or maple syrup and sprinkle with toasted nuts if desired. Serve warm.
