Recipes

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

by Whitney Amadi.
September 09, 2025
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Cinnamon Swirl
  •   4 Tbsp unsalted butter
  •   1/4 Cup brown sugar
  •   1/2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
Pancakes
  •   1 Cup all-purpose flour
  •   2 Tbsp sugar
  •   2 Tsp baking powder
  •   1/4 Tsp salt
  •   1 Cup milk
  •   1 large egg
  •   2 Tbsp melted butter
  •   1 Tsp vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Glaze
  •   2 Oz cream cheese
  •   2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  •   1/2 Cup powdered sugar
  •   1/2 Tsp vanilla extract
  •   2-3 Tsp milk (to thin)

  1. Make Cinnamon Swirl
    • Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
    • Transfer to a piping bag or zip-top bag (snip off a tiny corner). Set aside.
  2. Make Pancake Batter
    • In one bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
    • In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
    • Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined (don’t overmix).
  3. Cook Pancakes
    • Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low and grease lightly.
    • Pour ¼ cup of batter for each pancake.
    • When bubbles start forming on top, swirl the cinnamon mixture onto the pancake in a spiral.
    • Cook until edges look set, then carefully flip and cook another 1–2 minutes.
  4. Make Glaze
    • Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
    • Mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until pourable.
  5. Assemble & Serve
    • Stack pancakes, drizzle with cream cheese glaze, and enjoy warm!

✨ Tip: Keep the heat on medium-low so the cinnamon swirl doesn’t burn.

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