Description
Turn your mornings into something magical with these Easy Fluffy Cinnamon Roll Pancakes—a decadent twist on a classic breakfast favorite. These pancakes are thick, soft, and fluffy, filled with a gooey cinnamon-sugar swirl and topped with creamy glaze. Perfect for quick breakfast ideas, weekend brunch, or cozy food ideas when you want something sweet and comforting.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups milk
1 large egg
3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
2 ounces cream cheese softened
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. In a small bowl mix brown sugar melted butter cinnamon and flour for the swirl then transfer to a piping bag.
2. In a large bowl whisk flour baking powder salt and sugar.
3. In another bowl mix milk egg melted butter and vanilla then combine with dry ingredients and stir gently until just mixed.
4. Let the batter rest for about 5 to 10 minutes.
5. Heat a lightly greased nonstick skillet over medium low heat.
6. Pour about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake onto the skillet.
7. When bubbles form pipe the cinnamon swirl on top starting from the center outward.
8. Cook until edges set then flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
9. Whisk cream cheese powdered sugar milk and vanilla together until smooth for the glaze.
10. Serve pancakes stacked and drizzle generously with cream cheese glaze.
Notes
Let the batter rest before cooking for extra fluffy pancakes.
If the cinnamon swirl spreads too much chill it briefly or add a little more flour.
Flip pancakes gently to avoid breaking the cinnamon swirl.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg