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Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

Wake up to the sweet aroma of freshly made Cinnamon Roll Pancakes — a heavenly twist on your favorite breakfast classics. These soft, fluffy pancakes are swirled with buttery cinnamon sugar and drizzled with creamy frosting, giving you all the flavor of a cinnamon roll in a quick, easy-to-make pancake form. Perfect for cozy mornings, weekend brunches, or whenever you’re craving something special, this cinnamon pancake recipe is pure comfort on a plate.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 pancakes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Pancakes:
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Cinnamon Swirl:
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • For the Cream Cheese Drizzle:
  • 2 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Make the Pancake Batter:
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Slowly stir the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined — do not overmix.
  3. Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl:
  4. Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl until smooth. Pour the mixture into a piping bag or plastic zip bag. Snip off a tiny corner for swirling.
  5. Cook the Pancakes:
  6. Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil. Pour about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake. Once bubbles form on the surface, swirl the cinnamon mixture in a spiral pattern on top. Flip gently and cook until golden brown on both sides.
  7. Make the Cream Cheese Drizzle:
  8. Whisk cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Adjust consistency with more milk if needed.
  9. Serve:
  10. Stack pancakes, drizzle with cream cheese glaze, and serve warm for the perfect bakery-style breakfast.

Notes

  • Cinnamon swirl thickness: If it’s too runny, chill it briefly before piping.
  • Even cooking: Keep your skillet on medium-low heat to prevent burning the sugar.
  • No cream cheese? Swap for simple powdered sugar glaze or maple syrup.
  • Add toppings: Crushed pecans, caramel drizzle, or whipped cream make them extra indulgent.
  • Make ahead: Store pancakes in an airtight container and reheat in a toaster or oven.