Description
Soft, buttery, and packed with warm cinnamon flavor, these Easy Fluffy Cinnamon Roll Pancakes combine the best parts of homemade pancakes and classic cinnamon rolls in one irresistible breakfast. Every bite is filled with gooey cinnamon swirls and topped with a rich cream cheese glaze that melts beautifully over the warm stack. This easy recipe is perfect for quick breakfast ideas, cozy brunch gatherings, weekend food ideas, breakfast-for-dinner nights, and family-friendly treats. If you love fluffy pancakes, sweet breakfast recipes, easy homemade brunch recipes, or comforting cinnamon desserts, these cinnamon roll pancakes will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup softened butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips optional
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth. Transfer the mixture into a piping bag or zip-top bag and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
5. Heat a lightly greased nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
6. Pour pancake batter onto the skillet to form medium-sized pancakes.
7. Once the batter starts to set slightly, pipe a spiral of cinnamon filling onto each pancake.
8. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, then carefully flip the pancakes.
9. Continue cooking until both sides are golden brown and the centers are fully cooked.
10. In a small bowl, whisk together cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth to create the glaze.
11. Stack the warm pancakes on a serving plate and drizzle generously with the cream cheese glaze.
12. Top with maple syrup, chocolate chips, or extra cinnamon if desired, then serve immediately.
Notes
Cook the pancakes over medium-low heat to prevent the cinnamon filling from burning before the pancakes are fully cooked.
Do not overmix the batter because slightly lumpy batter creates softer and fluffier pancakes.
Warm the cream cheese glaze slightly before serving so it pours smoothly over the pancakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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