These Fluffy Cinnamon Roll Pancakes are the perfect combination of a fluffy pancake and the delicious flavors of cinnamon rolls. Topped with a rich, sweet glaze, they make for a cozy breakfast or brunch that will leave everyone asking for more.
Recipe Overview
Servings: 4-6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Calories: ~350 kcal per serving
Ingredients
For the Pancakes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl:
In a small bowl, mix together softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until smooth. Transfer this mixture to a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the tip cut off, for easy drizzling.
2. Make the Pancake Batter:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until smooth. The batter will be thick.
3. Cook the Pancakes:
Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or cooking spray. Pour about ¼ cup of pancake batter onto the skillet for each pancake. As soon as you pour the batter, drizzle some cinnamon swirl mixture over the batter in a spiral pattern.
4. Flip and Cook:
Cook for about 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface, then flip the pancake and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter and cinnamon swirl mixture.
5. Make the Cream Cheese Glaze:
While the pancakes are cooking, whisk together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
6. Serve and Enjoy:
Stack the pancakes on a plate and drizzle generously with the cream cheese glaze. Serve with extra cinnamon roll drizzle or maple syrup if desired.
Tips & Variations
- Extra Fluffy: Use buttermilk instead of regular milk for even fluffier pancakes.
- Add-ins: You can add chopped pecans or walnuts to the cinnamon swirl for added crunch.
- Vegan Option: Replace the eggs with a flax egg and use non-dairy milk and butter for a dairy-free version.
These Fluffy Cinnamon Roll Pancakes are everything you love about cinnamon rolls but in pancake form! With a swirl of cinnamon and a rich cream cheese glaze, they’re sure to become a breakfast favorite.
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Fluffy Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Recipe
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Description
These Fluffy Cinnamon Roll Pancakes are the perfect combination of a fluffy pancake and the delicious flavors of cinnamon rolls. Topped with a rich, sweet glaze, they make for a cozy breakfast or brunch that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
For the Pancakes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl:
In a small bowl, mix together softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until smooth. Transfer this mixture to a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the tip cut off, for easy drizzling.
2. Make the Pancake Batter:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until smooth. The batter will be thick.
3. Cook the Pancakes:
Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or cooking spray. Pour about ¼ cup of pancake batter onto the skillet for each pancake. As soon as you pour the batter, drizzle some cinnamon swirl mixture over the batter in a spiral pattern.
4. Flip and Cook:
Cook for about 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface, then flip the pancake and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter and cinnamon swirl mixture.
5. Make the Cream Cheese Glaze:
While the pancakes are cooking, whisk together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
6. Serve and Enjoy:
Stack the pancakes on a plate and drizzle generously with the cream cheese glaze. Serve with extra cinnamon roll drizzle or maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- Extra Fluffy: Use buttermilk instead of regular milk for even fluffier pancakes.
- Add-ins: You can add chopped pecans or walnuts to the cinnamon swirl for added crunch.
- Vegan Option: Replace the eggs with a flax egg and use non-dairy milk and butter for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: ~350 kcal per serving