Cinnamon Roll Pancakes: The Ultimate Sweet Breakfast Mashup!
Are you ready to take your weekend brunch from standard to spectacular? Forget choosing between fluffy pancakes and gooey cinnamon rolls! This Cinnamon Roll Pancakes recipe is the ultimate breakfast mashup, giving you the best of both worlds in one ridiculously delicious bite.
We're not just making pancakes—we're swirling a buttery, brown sugar and cinnamon mixture right into the batter as it cooks. The result is a stack of light, fluffy pancakes with a warm, spiced, melt-in-your-mouth cinnamon roll center, all finished with a perfect vanilla cream cheese glaze.
Seriously, this recipe is a game-changer. It's fun, it's comforting, and it guarantees a big smile around the breakfast table! Get ready to impress your family and friends with this over-the-top, easy-to-make sweet treat.
The Secret is in the Swirl
The magic of these pancakes comes from the cinnamon filling. The key is to make the filling thick enough to pipe easily and hold its swirl pattern as the pancake cooks. We use a simple blend of butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon to create a paste that hardens slightly on the griddle but melts beautifully when you pour the pancake batter over it.
Ready to get swirling? Let's dive into the recipe!
Recipe: Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
This recipe makes 8-10 pancakes and 4 servings.
Ingredients
For the Pancakes
For the Cinnamon Swirl Filling
For the Cream Cheese Glaze
Instructions
1. Make the Cinnamon Swirl Filling
In a small bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well combined and smooth.
If the mixture is too thick, add 1 teaspoon of milk to make it pipeable but still thick.
Spoon the mixture into a small zip-top bag and snip a tiny corner off the bag. Set aside.
2. Make the Cream Cheese Glaze
In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of milk. Whisk until smooth.
Add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the glaze reaches your desired consistency for drizzling. Set aside.
3. Make the Pancakes
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. A few lumps are okay—do not overmix.
4. Cook the Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease it with butter or oil.
Pour about 1/4 cup of pancake batter onto the griddle for each pancake.
Immediately after pouring the batter, use the cinnamon swirl filling in the zip-top bag to pipe a spiral (like a cinnamon roll) onto the top of the wet pancake batter, starting from the center and spiraling out.
Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles start to appear and the edges look set.
Gently flip the pancakes and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
5. Assemble and Serve
Stack the warm pancakes on a plate.
Drizzle generously with the cream cheese glaze.
Serve immediately!
Pro Tips for Perfection
Enjoy this spectacular sweet start to your day! Don't forget to share your photos of your incredible pancake stacks!