Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

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Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Recipe

Transform your breakfast routine with these delicious Cinnamon Roll Pancakes! Swirled with a cinnamon-sugar mixture and topped with a creamy glaze, they combine the best of cinnamon rolls and fluffy pancakes.

Ingredients

For the Pancakes:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for greasing the skillet)

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Cream Cheese Glaze:

  • 2 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk (to thin)

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Cinnamon Swirl

  1. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag or a small resealable plastic bag. Snip a small corner off the bag for easy swirling.

Step 2: Prepare the Pancake Batter

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the milk, egg, and melted butter. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. (Avoid overmixing; lumps are okay.)

Step 3: Cook the Pancakes

  1. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat and lightly grease with butter.
  2. Pour about ¼ cup of pancake batter onto the skillet. Allow it to spread naturally.
  3. Quickly pipe a swirl of the cinnamon mixture onto the batter, starting from the center and spiraling outward.
  4. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set (about 2-3 minutes). Carefully flip and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes.

Step 4: Make the Cream Cheese Glaze

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Add milk, a little at a time, until the glaze reaches a drizzle consistency.

Step 5: Serve

  1. Stack the pancakes and drizzle generously with the cream cheese glaze.
  2. Serve warm with extra glaze or maple syrup if desired.

Tips for Perfect Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

  • Don’t Overheat the Pan: A hot skillet can cause the cinnamon swirl to burn. Keep the heat low and steady.
  • Thick Batter: Ensure your pancake batter isn’t too runny to hold the swirl properly.
  • Make-Ahead Glaze: The cream cheese glaze can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge.

Enjoy these indulgent cinnamon roll pancakes for breakfast, brunch, or as a special dessert!

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