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    Published: May 23, 2021 · Modified: Aug 31, 2023 by Ellie Haley · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

    Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

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    looking down on a grey plate with a stack of cinnamon roll pancakes topped with cream cheese icing with berries on the side. it says cinnamon roll pancakes across the top.

    Cinnamon Roll Pancakes are fluffy pancakes that are swirled with a cinnamon-sugar mixture then drizzled with a sweet cream cheese frosting. They can be ready in less than 30 minutes and are perfect for a breakfast or brunch treat!

    a plate of cinnamon roll pancakes with cream cheese icing there are two forks and a linen napkin next to it.

    Every Saturday at my house has been dubbed Pancake Saturday. Our breakfasts during the week are usually pretty quick and healthy, just something easy to get a jumpstart on our day. But on the weekends we splurge on pancakes and more time spent together.

    These Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes make their way on the menu very often! They are so delicious, indulgent, and, honestly, fun to make. I have no doubt in my mind that if you make these once you will be making them again and again. This S'mores Stuffed French Toast is just an indulgent and delicious.

    If you're looking for more delicious breakfast recipes check out these Strawberry Scones, Blueberry Baked Donuts, or Raspberry Cinnamon Rolls.

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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Ingredient Notes
    • Substitutions and Variations
    • Step-By-Step Instructions
    • Expert Baking Tips
    • Recipe FAQ's
    • More Recipes You'll Love
    • Recipe

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • This recipe combines two delicious classic breakfast recipes, cinnamon rolls and pancakes. If you're looking to just make cinnamon rolls check out my Caramel Cinnamon Rolls.
    • These pancakes are decadent and a fun breakfast or brunch treat.
    • The cinnamon swirl in the pancakes is visually appealing. Just like this Dutch Baby!
    • It is a fun twist on pancakes that will impress anyone. You don't need the Cheesecake Factory, Ihop, or Denny's!

    Ingredients

    all of the ingredients laid out and labeled on a grey background.

    Ingredient Notes

    • Brown Sugar will sweeten the cinnamon sugar mixture and bring it together.
    • Ground Cinnamon will add the cinnamon roll flavor to our cinnamon roll pancakes. It plays the same roll in my Mini Cinnamon Roll Cheesecakes.
    • The cream cheese needs to be very soft in order to create smooth icing.
    • Buttermilk will bring our batter together and add flavor to the pancakes. I also use buttermilk in my Blueberry Goat Cheese Scones.

    See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

    Substitutions and Variations

    • Milk or plant based milk can be used in place of the buttermilk.
    • You can add more liquid to the icing to make it more like a glaze. Like the glaze on this Maple Coffee Cake.
    • Use a smaller scoop to make mini cinnamon swirl pancakes.
    • Add chocolate chips to add some richness to the pancakes.

    This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!

    Step-By-Step Instructions

    the cinnamon sugar mixture combined in a glass bowl on a grey background.

    STEP 1: In a small bowl combine the melted and cooled butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Whisk until fully combined and thick. If the butter is too warm it will be liquidy and separate from the sugar. If this happens let it cool in the fridge for a few minutes. I use the same type of filling in my Cinnamon Roll Pop Tarts.

    the cream cheese icing in a glass bowl on a grey background.

    STEP 2: In a small bowl combine the softened butter, softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Whisk until fully combined and no lumps remain. Set aside.

    the dry ingredients combined in a glass bowl on a grey background.

    STEP 3: In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder until fully combined.

    the wet ingredients combined in a glass bowl on a grey background.

    STEP 4: In a small bowl combine the egg, buttermilk, and vanilla. Stir into the dry mixture until fully combined. There will be some lumps.

    the completed pancake batter in a glass bowl on a grey background.

    STEP 5: Combine the wet and dry ingredients. There will be some lumps.

    a cinnamon roll pancake being cooked on a skillet.

    STEP 6: Heat a large pan or griddle over medium heat. Use butter or non-stick spray to grease the pan. When the pan is hot scoop ¼ cup of batter onto the pan. Pipe or spoon a swirl onto the top of the pancake.

    STEP 7: When bubbles start to appear on the top of the pancake use a spatula to flip the pancake.

    STEP 8: When cooked to your liking place the cinnamon roll pancakes on a plate and top with cream cheese icing. Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve immediately.

    Expert Baking Tips

    • Weigh your ingredients. One of the most common baking mistakes that I see is measuring incorrectly, especially with flour. The best way to get accurate measurements every time is to weigh them with a kitchen scale.
    • Don't overmix. You need to mix your batter until all of the ingredients are JUST combined, otherwise, you will make too much gluten and your pancakes will be tough instead of fluffy.
    • Piping the cinnamon sugar mixture. If you want to pipe the cinnamon sugar swirl onto the pancakes then transfer the mixture to a plastic bag and cut one of the corners off. If you don't want to use a plastic bag, then you can just spoon the mixture onto the pancakes.

    Recipe FAQ's

    Is it better to cook pancakes in butter or oil?

    That's up to you! I prefer using avocado oil spray or butter. Butter adds more flavor but is more calorie dense than oil.

    Why are my pancakes tough?

    Your Cinnamon Roll Pancakes are probably tough because they are over mixed. You shouldn't mix the batter until the lumps are gone because it creates too much gluten.

    How do I store the pancakes?

    Room Temperature: The pancakes are best eaten while still hot off of the griddle but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days.
    Refrigerator:
    If stored correctly in an airtight container the Cinnamon Roll Pancakes will last up to 1 week in the fridge.
    Freezer
    : If stored correctly in an airtight container they will last up to 2 months in the freezer.

    three cinnamon roll pancakes on a white plate topped with cream cheese icing.

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    If you tried these Cinnamon Roll Pancakes or any other recipe on my website, please leave a star rating and let me know how it went in the  comments below. I so appreciate hearing from you!

    Recipe

    a plate of cinnamon roll pancakes with cream cheese icing there are two forks and a linen napkin next to it.

    Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

    Ellie Haley
    Cinnamon Roll Pancakes are fluffy pancakes that are swirled with a cinnamon-sugar mixture then drizzled with a sweet cream cheese frosting. They can be ready in less than 30 minutes and are perfect for a breakfast or brunch treat!
    5 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 228 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    For Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:

    • 4 tablespoons (57 grams) butter melted and cooled
    • 6 tablespoons (80 grams) brown sugar packed
    • ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon

    For Cream Cheese Icing:

    • 4 tablespoons (57 grams) butter softened
    • 2 ounces (57 grams) cream cheese softened
    • ¾ cup (85 grams) powdered sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    For Pancakes:

    • 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons (24 grams) granulated sugar
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder
    • 2 large (100 grams) eggs
    • 2 ⅓ cup (560 grams) buttermilk
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla
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    Instructions
     

    For Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:

    • In a small bowl combine the melted and cooled butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
    • Whisk until fully combined and thick.

    For Cream Cheese Icing:

    • In a small bowl combine the butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
    • Whisk until fully combined and there are no lumps of powdered sugar.

    For Pancakes:

    • In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder, until fully combined.
    • In a small bowl combine the egg, buttermilk, and vanilla. Stir into the dry ingredients until fully combined. There will still be some lumps.
    • Heat a large pan or griddle over medium heat. Use butter or non-stick spray to grease the pan.
    • If you want to pipe the cinnamon sugar swirl onto pancakes, then put the filling in a plastic bag with the corner cut off. You can also use a spoon to do this
    • When the pan is hot add ¼ cup of batter to the pan. Using a plastic bag or a spoon, add a swirl of the filling.
    • When bubbles start to appear on the top of the pancakes use a spatula to flip the pancake.
    • When cooked to your liking, place on plate and top with cream cheese icing. Repeat with remaining pancakes.

    Notes

    • Don't overmix. You need to mix your batter until all of the ingredients are JUST combined, otherwise, you will make too much gluten and your pancakes will be tough instead of fluffy.
    • Piping the cinnamon sugar mixture. If you want to pipe the cinnamon sugar swirl onto the pancakes then transfer the mixture to a plastic bag and cut one of the corners off. If you don't want to use a plastic bag, then you can just spoon the mixture onto the pancakes.
    • The provided nutrition information is an estimate. The calorie accuracy is not guaranteed.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 30.4gProtein: 4.7gFat: 9.9gSaturated Fat: 5.9gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 189mgFiber: 0.7gSugar: 15gCalcium: 103mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Jennifer says

      June 20, 2021 at 8:57 pm

      5 stars
      Loved these so much! I made Them for my husband for father’s day. He ate about 5 by himself!

      Reply
    2. Jocelyn Meusel says

      June 19, 2021 at 10:14 am

      I just made these for the first time and Absolutely lOved them! Super simple recipe and so dElicious. Will definitely make again!

      Reply
    3. Naseem Attaran says

      March 08, 2021 at 12:49 pm

      5 stars
      These cinnamon roll pancakes were delicious! Such an easy recipe for a monday morning back at work, but also fancy for a brunch over the weekend. Will definitely be making these again soon. By far the best recipe I've found for them and devoured by the whole family!

      Reply
    4. Candice Gilmore says

      March 08, 2021 at 11:46 am

      made these cinnamon roll pancakes for my family and we were all in heaven. super easy for a from scratch recipe and i didnt have baking soda so they were a bit flatter but still so yummy!

      Reply
    5. Joe says

      January 24, 2021 at 8:50 am

      My wife and i have 4 young sons. I made tHese cinnamon roll pancakes for a birthDay breakfast this morning. Everyone absolutely loved them! Thank you for a fantastic recipe!

      Reply
    6. Kaleena Martinez says

      December 07, 2020 at 7:53 pm

      5 stars
      these are beyond amazing! My husband said they are they best pancakes he has ever had!

      Reply
      • Jaclyn Boyd says

        June 21, 2023 at 4:13 am

        Tried these and no matter what I did the butter and brown sugar wouldn't combine and were not squeezable out of a bag so I just put like little lumps into the pancake it worked well!

        Reply
        • Ellie Haley says

          June 27, 2023 at 12:54 pm

          Was the butter warm at all when you combined them? This is usually the reason. I place mine in the fridge or freezer to cool it down and then it combines well.

          Reply
    7. Carol Stobart says

      September 23, 2019 at 8:44 pm

      5 stars
      Boy these were a hit. My husband loved them. I didn't make the icing because I was in a complete hurry as he was basically sitting at the table with an empty plate and a napkin tucked in his shirt. Well that's a bit of an exaggeration, but not really. I will be making these again including the icing.

      Reply
      • Ellie Haley says

        September 24, 2019 at 7:34 am

        Yay!! These are a big hit with my husband as well!

        Reply
    8. Rosie says

      September 16, 2019 at 6:03 am

      Love the sound of cinnamon roll pancakes, these look so delicious!

      Reply
      • Ellie Haley says

        September 16, 2019 at 10:12 am

        Thank you! They are so good!

        Reply

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