Countdown to 2013: Best Breakfasts of 2012

It's that time again! December and 2012 are almost over...and that means it's time for a recap of the whole year in recipes. SnoWhite from Finding Joy in My Kitchen is hosting the Countdown to 2013 - and breaking up the categories. Here is the posting schedule:

• December 26th – Best Breakfast Recipes
• December 27th – Best Soup and/or Best Bread Recipes
• December 28th – Best Main Dish Recipes
• December 29th – Best Snack & Appetizer Recipes 
• December 30th – Best Dessert Recipes
• December 31st – Reader Favorites {new this year}
• January 1st – Any 2012 recap post

You can find my Countdown to 2012: here. Or you can go to specific categories from that countdown: here. I highly encourage anyone who food blogs to join in! It's a great way to wrap up your year of blogging in a beautiful little bow. I haven't posted recipes for the last few days and I won't be posting anymore recipes until the new year, so this is how I make up for it :)

So let's get to best breakfast recipes of 2012...

Best Buttermilk Pancakes - these literally are the best. They are easily the most fluffy, flavorful pancakes I've ever had. We've made them a few times since the first time.

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  Quick & Easy Cinnamon Butter Buns - four ingredients makes for a super quick and incredibly delicious breakfast. It's one we have also made very often since trying for the first time.

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  Philly Cheesesteak Omelets - my hubby is a cheesesteak fiend and has turned me into a fiend too. This is an original recipe to try and incorporate the cheesesteak into a breakfast meal. My hubby also loves eggs for breakfast, so this is like the ultimate man breakfast for him :)

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Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake - I've got a turbo sweet tooth and I love coffee cakes for breakfast because of the obvious: it's cake...for breakfast. This cinnamony, chocolately, moist cake was perfect for meeting all my sweet tooth needs before noon!

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  Buttermilk Blueberry Breakfast Cake - this has been a huge hit on Pinterest. The reason was easy to see after making and eating it! Much like the coffeecake, it's a moist, delicious breakfast. This one has just the right touch of lemon in there that marries with the blueberries!

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  Coffeecake Pancakes - a great pancake with streusel bits in it!

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  Pumpkin Pudding Cinnamon Rolls with Rum Cream Cheese Frosting - another original. I stock up on pumpkin pie pudding, but never use it. Mine from last year almost expired, so I had to use them. I think rum goes well with pumpkin, so I added extract to amp up the cream cheese frosting.

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  Best Waffles - the best investment I made for my kitchen this year was my $20 waffle iron. Invest in one! Homemade waffles are so much better than store bought. These waffles had very fall/autumn or wintery spices in them. They almost tasted pumpkiny. I love pumpkin, so that was a win in my book!

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  Carrot Cake Donuts - I don't think I need any explanation of why these are on my best list.

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  Lemon Raspberry Oatmeal - I've been converted into a lemon lover this year and I've finally convinced my children to love oatmeal. We've been testing out many different baked oatmeals. This is definitely everyone's favorite.

Source: fantasticalsharingofrecipes.blogspot.com via Sarah on Pinterest     Hope you all find something you love!  Make sure to stop by tomorrow for 2012's Best Soups and Breads.