Cinnamon Roll Pancakes are the perfect start to a weekend morning! These fluffy pancakes are swirled with a cinnamon-sugar mixture then drizzled with a sweet cream cheese frosting.
During the week I reach for an easy breakfast, something that I can make quickly and eat while I get my day started. But on the weekends I like to take a little more time and effort into breakfast. These pancakes are the perfect for this!
They take a little more time, while also being simple. They are the kind of breakfast your family will ask for every weekend!
What ingredients do I need?
- All-purpose flour
- Salt
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Egg
- Milk
Let’s make Cinnamon Roll Pancakes!
Cinnamon Sugar Swirl
Step 1: In a small bowl combine the melted and cooled butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
Step 2: 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.
Cream Cheese Icing
Step 1: In a small bowl combine the softened butter, softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
Step 2: Whisk until fully combined and no lumps remain. Set aside.
Fluffy Pancakes
Step 1: In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda until fully combined.
Step 2: In a small bowl combine the egg, butter, milk, and vanilla. Stir into the dry mixture until fully combined. There will be some lumps.
Step 3: Heat a large pan (I used this one) or griddle over medium heat. Use butter or non-stick spray to grease the pan.
Step 4: 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.
Step 5: When the pan is hot scoop 1/4 cup of batter onto the pan. Pipe or spoon a swirl onto the top of the pancake.
Step 6: When bubbles start to appear on the top of the pancake use a spatula to flip the pancake.
Step 7: When cooked to your liking place the pancake on a plate and top with cream cheese icing. Repeat with the remaining batter.
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Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
Ingredients
For Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:
- 4 tablespoons (57 grams) butter melted and cooled
- 6 tablespoons (80 grams) brown sugar packed
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For Cream Cheese Icing:
- 4 tablespoons (57 grams) butter softened
- 2 ounces (57 grams) cream cheese softened
- 3/4 cup (85 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Pancakes:
- 3/4 cup (90 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon (18 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 tablespoons (21 grams) butter melted and cooled
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
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, baking powder, and baking soda until fully combined.
- In a small bowl combine the egg, butter, milk, 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 1/4 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.
Need more breakfast recipes?
- Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins
- Coffee Scones
- Caramel Cinnamon Roll Scones
- Cinnamon Roll Pop-Tarts
- Blueberry Pop-Tarts
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Rosie says
September 16, 2019 at 6:03 amLove the sound of cinnamon roll pancakes, these look so delicious!
Ellie Haley says
September 16, 2019 at 10:12 amThank you! They are so good!
Carol Stobart says
September 23, 2019 at 8:44 pmBoy 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.
Ellie Haley says
September 24, 2019 at 7:34 amYay!! These are a big hit with my husband as well!
Kaleena Martinez says
December 7, 2020 at 7:53 pmthese are beyond amazing! My husband said they are they best pancakes he has ever had!
Joe says
January 24, 2021 at 8:50 amMy 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!