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Easy Cinnamon Roll Pancakes with Cream Cheese Glaze

A tall stack of fluffy cinnamon roll pancakes, cut to show the swirl inside, dripping with white cream cheese icing.
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Make these fluffy Cinnamon Roll Pancakes for a sweet breakfast treat. This recipe features a simple cinnamon swirl baked into the pancake and is topped with a rich cream cheese glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Cinnamon Swirl: 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • For the Cream Cheese Glaze: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Mix the dry pancake ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt, and white sugar in a large bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine for fluffy pancakes.
  4. Prepare the cinnamon swirl mixture: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Stir in the 2 tablespoons of melted butter until a thick paste forms.
  5. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  6. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake.
  7. Immediately drop about 1/2 teaspoon of the cinnamon swirl mixture onto the wet batter of each pancake. Use a toothpick or the tip of a knife to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter to create a cinnamon swirl effect.
  8. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  9. While pancakes cook, prepare the glaze: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the glaze reaches a smooth, drizzly consistency.
  10. Stack the warm pancakes and generously drizzle with the cream cheese glaze before serving.

Notes

  • For the best swirl, make sure your cinnamon paste is thick enough to hold its shape when dropped onto the batter.
  • You can use buttermilk instead of regular milk for slightly tangier, even fluffier pancakes.
  • Keep the griddle temperature consistent to prevent burning the sugar in the swirl.

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