Picture this: fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth pancakes infused with the warm and comforting flavors of cinnamon and drizzled with a sweet cream cheese glaze. They’re the perfect balance of fluffy pancake goodness and the decadent sweetness of a cinnamon roll. The best part? You don’t need any special culinary skills to create this mouthwatering delight; it’s easy enough for anyone to make and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 small pancakes 1x
Ingredients
For the pancakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the cinnamon swirl:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/8 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the cream cheese glaze (optional):
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt for the pancakes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- In another small bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon for the cinnamon swirl.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with cooking spray or butter.
- Pour about ¼ cup of pancake batter onto the skillet, then drizzle a tablespoon of the cinnamon swirl mixture on top. Use a toothpick to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the pancake batter.
- Cook the pancake for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the cream cheese glaze, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Stack the pancakes and generously drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the top as desired.
Notes
Do be sure to keep the heat at medium when cooking the pancakes. This helps them cook evenly without burning the outside. Feel free to enhance your Cinnamon Roll Pancakes with a sprinkle of chopped nuts or a dusting of powdered sugar. You can also omit the glaze and use the standard maple syrup topping if desired. Enjoy!
Chef’s tip: You can make the pancake batter and cinnamon swirl ahead of time and store them separately in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, simply mix the batter again and proceed with cooking.
*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (with cream cheese glaze)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
