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Fluffy Cinnamon Roll Pancakes with Cream Cheese Glaze

A tall stack of fluffy cinnamon roll pancakes drizzled generously with white cream cheese icing.
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Create bakery-style Cinnamon Roll Pancakes at home. This easy recipe features fluffy buttermilk pancakes swirled with warm cinnamon sugar and topped with a rich cream cheese glaze. Perfect for weekend brunch or special holiday mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter, plus more for the griddle
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup softened cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk (for thinning glaze)

Instructions

  1. Combine the dry ingredients for the pancakes: flour, baking powder, salt, and white sugar in a large bowl. Whisk them together.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and 3 tablespoons of melted butter.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix. A few lumps are fine for fluffy pancakes.
  4. Prepare the cinnamon swirl filling: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon until uniform.
  5. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  6. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake.
  7. Immediately sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the wet batter of each pancake.
  8. Use a knife or toothpick to gently swirl the cinnamon sugar into the batter to create the cinnamon roll effect.
  9. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Flip carefully.
  10. While the pancakes cook, prepare the cream cheese glaze: In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add milk, one teaspoon at a time, until you reach a thick but pourable consistency.
  11. Stack the finished pancakes and drizzle generously with the cream cheese glaze before serving warm.

Notes

  • For extra fluffy buttermilk pancakes, let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking.
  • You can prepare the cream cheese glaze ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. Let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before drizzling.
  • This recipe works well for holiday breakfast ideas when you want an indulgent sweet breakfast.

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