Confessions of A Wanna Be Cook

Chocolate Chip and Candied Bacon Pancakes with Nutella Maple Syrup

For the candied bacon:

• 6 strips thick cut bacon
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder

For the syrup:

• 1/2 cup Nutella
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

For the pancakes:

• 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

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