Description
These Cinnamon Roll Pancakes combine the fluffy texture of classic pancakes with the sweet, spiced swirl of cinnamon rolls, topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch, they deliver all the flavors of a cinnamon roll in an easy-to-make pancake form.
Ingredients
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Pancake Batter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Swirl
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Cream Cheese Glaze
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
- Form Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the pancakes fluffy. Allow the batter to rest while preparing the cinnamon swirl and glaze.
- Prepare Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, stir together melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until smooth. Transfer this mixture to a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a small corner cut off for controlled piping onto the pancakes.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Glaze: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, then whisk until the glaze is pourable. Set aside for drizzling later.
- Heat Skillet: Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil.
- Cook Pancakes: Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Immediately pipe a spiral of the cinnamon swirl over the surface of each pancake. Cook for about 2 minutes until bubbles form and the edges start to set.
- Flip Pancakes: Carefully flip each pancake and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Repeat and Adjust Heat: Continue cooking the remaining batter and cinnamon swirl mixture, adjusting the skillet’s heat as needed to avoid burning the cinnamon mixture.
- Serve: Stack the warm pancakes on plates and generously drizzle with the cream cheese glaze. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Do not overmix the pancake batter to keep the pancakes tender and fluffy.
- Use a piping bag or a ziplock bag with a corner snipped to easily create the cinnamon swirl pattern.
- If you don’t have a nonstick skillet, make sure to grease your pan well to prevent sticking.
- Adjust the stovetop heat as necessary to cook the pancakes evenly without burning the cinnamon mixture.
- The cream cheese glaze can be made ahead and refrigerated; whisk before drizzling if it thickens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Pancakes, Breakfast pancakes, Cinnamon swirl, Cream cheese glaze, Sweet pancakes
