Description
These Cinnamon Roll Pancakes combine the best of both worlds with fluffy pancakes and a cinnamon filling swirled inside, topped with a rich cream cheese glaze. Perfect for a special brunch or a weekend breakfast, these pancakes are indulgent and irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk (may need to add more if batter is too thick)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large egg, beaten
- OR use pancake batter from a mix (we like Bisquick)
- ⅓ cup butter, melted
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then add the milk and vegetable oil. Stir until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. The batter should be slightly lumpy. If it’s too thick, add more milk to achieve desired consistency.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon to make the cinnamon filling. Transfer the mixture to a squeeze bottle or a Ziploc bag with the tip cut off.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and cream cheese together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Heat a griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with cooking spray or butter. Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Immediately drizzle about 1 tablespoon of cinnamon filling over the batter in a swirl pattern.
- Cook the pancakes for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until golden brown.
- Place the pancakes on plates, drizzle with the cream cheese glaze, and serve immediately with extra glaze or syrup, if desired.
Notes
- For a healthier twist, use whole wheat flour and substitute a sugar alternative for the glaze.
- Add fresh fruit like berries or bananas as a topping for a fruity variation.
- For extra texture, sprinkle chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts on top of the pancakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
