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A stack of fluffy cinnamon roll pancakes topped with glaze

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes with Cream Cheese Glaze

These Cinnamon Roll Pancakes combine the fluffy texture of pancakes with the warm, spicy swirl of a cinnamon roll, all topped with a sweet and tangy cream cheese glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pancakes:
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup milk any kind works, but whole milk makes them richer
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
  • 2 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp milk (or cream)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • medium bowl
  • small bowl
  • fork
  • Ziploc bag
  • griddle or large non-stick skillet

Method
 

Prepare the Pancake Batter
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and melted butter; then combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined and letting the batter rest for 5-10 minutes.
Make the Cinnamon Swirl
  1. Combine softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a small bowl, mixing until smooth.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a small Ziploc bag and snip off a tiny corner to create a piping bag.
Cook the Pancakes
  1. Heat a lightly greased griddle or non-stick skillet over medium-low heat.
  2. Pour about ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the hot griddle, then immediately drizzle a spiral or zig-zag pattern of the cinnamon swirl mixture over each.
Flip and Finish
  1. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and edges set, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate to keep warm while finishing the rest of the batter.
Whip up the Glaze
  1. Whisk together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Add more milk if needed to achieve a drizzly consistency for the glaze.
Serve
  1. Stack warm pancakes and generously drizzle with the cream cheese glaze, then serve immediately.

Notes

For extra fluffiness, avoid overmixing the pancake batter and let it rest for the recommended time. You can also customize the cinnamon swirl pattern to your liking. If you don't have a Ziploc bag, you can use a piping bag with a small round tip.