Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Recipe
This Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Recipe combines fluffy pancakes with a sweet cinnamon swirl and creamy glaze. It tastes just like a bakery cinnamon roll but is easy to make at home. If you are wondering how to make Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Recipe for a cozy breakfast, this step by step guide will help.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Non stick skillet or griddle
- Spatula
- Small zip bag or piping bag
Ingredients
For the Pancakes
- All purpose flour – 1 ½ cups
- Granulated sugar – 2 tablespoons
- Baking powder – 1 tablespoon
- Salt – ½ teaspoon
- Milk – 1 ¼ cups
- Large egg – 1
- Melted butter – 3 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
For the Cinnamon Swirl
- Melted butter – ¼ cup, for cinnamon swirl
- Brown sugar – ⅓ cup
- Ground cinnamon – 1 tablespoon
For the Cream Cheese Glaze
- Cream cheese – 4 ounces, softened
- Powdered sugar – ¼ cup
- Milk – 2 tablespoons, for glaze
- Vanilla extract – ½ teaspoon, for glaze
Instructions
Make the Cinnamon Swirl
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth and thick. Spoon the mixture into a small zip bag and set aside while you prepare the batter.
Prepare the Pancake Batter
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, mix milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
Heat the Pan
- Place a non stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it. Let it warm for a few minutes until hot but not smoking so the pancakes cook evenly.
Cook the First Side
- Pour about ¼ cup of batter into the pan for each pancake. Snip the corner of the cinnamon bag and pipe a swirl on top, starting from the center outward.
Flip Carefully
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface, about two minutes. Flip gently with a spatula and cook the other side for two more minutes until golden brown.
Make the Cream Cheese Glaze
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, then mix until creamy and pourable. Add more milk if needed.
Add the Glaze and Serve
- Stack warm pancakes on a plate and drizzle the cream cheese glaze generously over the top. Serve immediately while soft and warm for the best flavor.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter, small lumps are fine
- Keep heat medium low to prevent burning the cinnamon swirl
- Wipe the pan between batches if sugar begins to burn
- Store leftovers in refrigerator up to 3 days and reheat gently