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The Ultimate Easy Cinnamon Roll Pancakes with Homemade Cream Cheese Glaze

A tall stack of fluffy cinnamon roll pancakes, cut open to show cinnamon swirls, topped with thick white glaze.
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Make fluffy Cinnamon Roll Pancakes quickly. This recipe features a distinct cinnamon swirl inside each pancake and is finished with a rich, creamy homemade cream cheese glaze, perfect for a decadent weekend breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Cinnamon Swirl: 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • For the Cinnamon Swirl: 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • For the Cinnamon Swirl: 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • For the Cream Cheese Glaze: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • For the Cream Cheese Glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • For the Cream Cheese Glaze: 1 tablespoon milk
  • For the Cream Cheese Glaze: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Combine the dry ingredients for the pancakes in a large bowl: flour, baking powder, salt, and white sugar. Whisk them together.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, 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 for fluffy pancakes.
  4. Prepare the cinnamon swirl mixture: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons of melted butter until it forms a thick paste.
  5. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or large skillet over medium heat.
  6. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake.
  7. Immediately drizzle about 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon swirl mixture over the wet batter in a circular pattern. Use a toothpick to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the pancake batter for a marbled effect.
  8. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Flip carefully.
  9. While the pancakes cook, prepare the glaze: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until the glaze is smooth and creamy.
  10. Stack the warm pancakes and drizzle generously with the cream cheese glaze before serving.

Notes

  • For the best swirl, make sure your cinnamon swirl mixture is thick enough to hold its shape when drizzled onto the batter.
  • You can substitute buttermilk for regular milk to make the pancakes even tangier and fluffier.
  • If you want a thinner glaze, add milk one teaspoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.

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