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Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Recipe

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Recipe

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes bring fluffy pancakes, cinnamon swirls, and cream cheese glaze—ultimate breakfast flavor in less time.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 pancakes
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • nonstick pan
  • medium bowl
  • separate jug
  • piping bag or squeeze bottle
  • small bowl

Ingredients
  

Cinnamon Filling

  • ½ cup dark brown sugar lump free
  • ¼ cup butter melted
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

Cream Cheese Glaze

  • ¼ cup cream cheese at room temperature
  • ¼ cup butter melted
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar sifted
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Pancake Batter

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted

Garnish

  • ¼ cup chopped pecans toasted

Instructions
 

Make the Cinnamon Filling

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the brown sugar, butter and cinnamon making sure there are no lumps and emulsified. Scoop the filling into a piping bag fitted with a small round tip or into a squeeze bottle. Set aside.

Make the Cream Cheese Glaze

  • In a small bowl cream cheese first, then stir in the butter, powdered sugar and vanilla extract together until smooth. If this mix stiffens too much to drizzle then add a splash of milk to thin it out. Set aside.

Make the Pancakes

  • Place a large, nonstick pan or skillet over medium-low heat.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder and salt.
  • In a separate jug, whisk the milk, egg and vanilla extract together, then stir into the dry ingredients until the batter is mostly incorporated but still has a few small lumps remaining. I spell out P.A.N.CA.K.E.S A.S when stirring, then stop.
  • Lastly, stir in the melted butter until just combined.
  • Scoop ⅓ cup of batter onto the pre-heated pan.
  • When the batter begins to bubble (after 1-2 minutes), pipe on the cinnamon filling in a swirl pattern, starting at the center and moving outwards. Continue cooking the pancake for 1-2 minutes, or until the bubbles begin popping on top of the pancake and it's golden brown on the bottom. Flip and cook the other side for another 1-2 minutes, until golden.
  • Transfer the pancake to a plate, cinnamon swirl side up. Cover with a clean tea towel to keep warm while you continue cooking the remaining pancakes.
  • Just before serving, drizzle with the cream cheese glaze and add some toasted pecans. (note, if it has stiffened whisk in a splash of milk to make it pourable again)
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Rewarm gently in the microwave for about 15 seconds before serving

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword Breakfast, Cinnamon Roll Pancakes, dessert, fluffy, pancakes, Recipe
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