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Fluffy Cinnamon Roll Pancakes with Cream Cheese Glaze

Close-up of a stack of fluffy cinnamon roll pancakes cut open, dripping with white cream cheese icing.
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Make breakfast unforgettable with these Cinnamon Roll Pancakes. This recipe combines fluffy pancakes with a rich cinnamon sugar swirl and a decadent cream cheese glaze, giving you the taste of a cinnamon roll in an easy pancake format.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (for swirl)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for swirl)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for swirl)
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened (for glaze)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Combine the dry pancake ingredients: flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk them together.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix. A few lumps are fine.
  4. Prepare the cinnamon swirl mixture: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter until crumbly.
  5. Heat a griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface.
  6. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake.
  7. Immediately sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the wet batter of each pancake.
  8. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter to create the cinnamon roll effect.
  9. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Flip carefully.
  10. While the pancakes cook, prepare the cream cheese glaze: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until the glaze is smooth and drizzle-able. Add a tiny bit more milk if the glaze is too thick.
  11. Stack the warm pancakes and drizzle generously with the cream cheese glaze before serving.

Notes

  • For extra fluffy cinnamon roll pancakes, let your batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking.
  • You can make the cream cheese glaze ahead of time and keep it covered in the refrigerator. Let it warm slightly before drizzling.
  • If you want bakery style pancakes at home, use buttermilk instead of regular milk for a richer flavor.

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