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The Ultimate Fluffy Cinnamon Roll Pancakes with Gooey Cinnamon Swirl and Cream Cheese Glaze

A tall stack of fluffy cinnamon roll pancakes cut open to show the layers, drizzled heavily with white icing.
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You get the best of both worlds with this recipe: soft, fluffy pancakes combined with the warm, sweet flavor of a classic cinnamon roll, complete with a rich cream cheese glaze. This is an easy breakfast recipe perfect for weekend brunch or special family mornings.

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, plus more for the griddle
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed (for swirl)
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for swirl)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted (for swirl)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl Mixture: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon until combined. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the Pancake Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and white sugar. In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, egg, and 3 tablespoons of melted butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine for fluffy pancakes.
  3. Prepare the Cream Cheese Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, softened cream cheese, 1 tablespoon of milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add a tiny bit more milk if the glaze is too thick. Set aside.
  4. Cook the Pancakes: Heat a lightly oiled griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake.
  5. Create the Swirl: Immediately after pouring the batter, drizzle a thin stream of the melted butter (the second 2 tablespoons reserved for the swirl) over the top of the wet batter. Then, sprinkle a small amount of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the buttered area.
  6. Cook the First Side: Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set.
  7. Finish the Swirl: Gently use a toothpick or skewer to lightly drag the cinnamon sugar mixture through the batter to create a swirl pattern.
  8. Flip and Finish: Flip the pancake and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining batter, butter, and cinnamon sugar mixture.
  9. Serve: Stack the warm cinnamon roll pancakes and generously drizzle them with the cream cheese glaze. Serve immediately for an indulgent breakfast.

Notes

  • For extra fluffy pancakes, let your batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking.
  • You can make the cream cheese glaze ahead of time and keep it covered at room temperature.
  • If you want a thicker swirl, mix the 2 tablespoons of melted butter with the cinnamon sugar before sprinkling it on the pancakes.

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