Description
Soft, fluffy Cinnamon Roll Pancakes with a sweet cinnamon swirl and creamy glaze. Perfect for weekend brunch, holiday mornings, or any special breakfast.
Ingredients
For the Pancakes:
All-purpose flour
Baking powder
Salt
Granulated sugar
Milk
Eggs
Unsalted butter, melted
Vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
Brown sugar
Ground cinnamon
Butter, melted
For the Glaze:
Cream cheese, softened
Powdered sugar
Milk
Vanilla extract
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. In another bowl, mix milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
2. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl. Transfer to a piping bag or zip-top bag for swirling.
3. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Pour pancake batter onto the skillet. Swirl the cinnamon mixture into each pancake using the bag. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
5. Stack pancakes, drizzle with cream cheese glaze, and sprinkle with extra cinnamon or powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Make ahead: Prepare cinnamon swirl and glaze in advance for faster cooking.
Flavor variations: Add chopped pecans, walnuts, or chocolate chips to the batter.
Gluten-free option: Use 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Mini pancakes: Make smaller pancakes for a fun breakfast platter.
Extra sweet: Drizzle with maple syrup or caramel sauce in addition to glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg