Description
Soft and fluffy pancakes swirled with a sweet cinnamon filling and topped with a creamy glaze, inspired by classic cinnamon rolls, perfect for a cozy breakfast treat.
Ingredients
For the Pancakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the pancake batter: In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then add the milk, egg, and melted butter. Mix until smooth but avoid overmixing to keep the pancakes fluffy.
- Make the cinnamon swirl mixture: In a separate bowl, stir together melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Transfer this mixture into a piping bag or a resealable zip bag for easy swirling.
- Heat the pan: Preheat a skillet or non-stick pan over medium heat to ensure proper cooking temperature for the pancakes.
- Cook the pancakes and swirl: Pour the pancake batter into circles on the heated pan. Immediately pipe the cinnamon swirl mixture onto each pancake in a spiral pattern.
- Cook until bubbles form: Allow the pancakes to cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set, then carefully flip and cook the other side until golden and cooked through.
- Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and drizzle-able.
- Serve: Drizzle the prepared glaze over the warm pancakes and serve immediately for a delicious cinnamon roll pancake breakfast experience.
Notes
- Cook pancakes on medium-low heat to prevent the cinnamon swirl from burning.
- Do not overmix the pancake batter to maintain fluffiness.
- Use a piping bag or zip bag with a small cut corner for easy cinnamon swirl application.
- The glaze can be adjusted in thickness by adding more or less milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American