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Fluffy Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

Fluffy Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

These Fluffy Cinnamon Roll Pancakes combine everything you love about cinnamon rolls and pancakes into one heavenly breakfast. Soft, buttery, and sweetly spiced, each pancake is swirled with gooey cinnamon sugar and topped with a creamy glaze. Perfect for weekend brunch, cozy mornings, or even as a dessert-style breakfast that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Pancakes:
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ¼ cups buttermilk or milk + 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Cinnamon Swirl:
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
  • 2 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk more if needed
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Make the Batter:
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, combine egg, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla. Gently mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined — the batter should stay slightly lumpy for fluffiness.
  3. Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl:
  4. Stir together melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth. Pour into a small piping bag or ziplock bag and snip off a tiny corner for swirling.
  5. Cook the Pancakes:
  6. Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat and lightly grease it. Pour ¼ cup of batter for each pancake. When bubbles form, pipe a cinnamon swirl onto the surface of each one. Flip gently and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Make the Glaze:
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together cream cheese, melted butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Add a bit more milk if needed for drizzle consistency.
  9. Assemble & Serve:
  10. Stack pancakes high, drizzle with the glaze, and serve warm. For extra flair, sprinkle with powdered sugar or top with fresh fruit.

Notes

  • Cook on medium-low heat to prevent the cinnamon sugar from burning.
  • For extra fluffiness, don’t overmix the batter — small lumps are good!
  • Replace cream cheese with Greek yogurt for a lighter glaze.
  • Make mini versions for brunch parties or sweet snack recipes.
  • Great to prepare ahead — reheat in the microwave for 15 seconds before serving.