Description
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast treat with these Cinnamon Roll Pancakes, combining the fluffy texture of pancakes with the sweet, spiced swirl of a classic cinnamon roll. Perfectly golden and topped with creamy cream cheese glaze, this recipe is a delightful way to start any morning with comforting flavors and a hint of cinnamon sweetness.
Ingredients
Pancake Batter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Swirl
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Cream Cheese Glaze
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons milk (adjust for consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare the pancake batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, combine milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the pancakes light and fluffy.
- Make the cinnamon swirl mixture: In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until well combined. Transfer this mixture to a small ziplock bag or a piping bag for easy swirling.
- Cook pancakes with cinnamon swirl: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it. Pour about 1/4 cup of pancake batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Before flipping, pipe a spiral of the cinnamon swirl mixture onto the top of each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, then flip carefully and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Prepare the cream cheese glaze: While pancakes cook, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and enough milk to achieve a smooth, pourable glaze consistency.
- Serve: Stack the pancakes on plates, drizzle generously with cream cheese glaze, and serve warm for a delicious cinnamon roll inspired breakfast experience.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better batter consistency.
- Be gentle when flipping pancakes with the swirl to keep designs intact.
- The glaze can be made thicker or thinner by adjusting the milk amount.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute milk and cream cheese with plant-based alternatives.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
