Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Recipe
Indulge in the delicious fusion of cinnamon rolls and pancakes with this irresistible recipe for Cinnamon Roll Pancakes. These fluffy pancakes are swirled with a cinnamon-sugar filling and topped with a decadent cream cheese glaze, making them a perfect treat for breakfast or brunch.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 8 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
For Pancakes
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk (adjust for consistency)
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large egg, beaten
- OR use pancake batter from a mix (e.g., Bisquick)
Cinnamon Filling
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
Cream Cheese Glaze
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Prepare Cinnamon Filling: In a medium bowl, mix butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Place in a zip baggie and let rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare Pancake Batter: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, oil, and egg until moistened. For boxed mix, follow package instructions.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Glaze: Heat butter and cream cheese until melted. Whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Cook Pancakes: Heat skillet, pour batter, squeeze cinnamon filling on top, flip when bubbles form, cook until browned. Keep warm.
- Serve: Top pancakes with cream cheese glaze before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Pancakes, Breakfast, Pancakes, Cinnamon Rolls, Cream Cheese Glaze