Description
Delight your taste buds with these scrumptious Cinnamon Roll Pancakes that combine the flavors of a cinnamon roll with fluffy pancakes, topped with a decadent cream cheese frosting. Perfect for a special breakfast treat!
Ingredients
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Pancake Batter:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cinnamon Swirl:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk (or as needed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Step 1: Make the Cinnamon Swirl – In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Mix until well blended and set aside. This will be your delightful cinnamon filling!
- Step 2: Prepare the Pancake Batter – In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar. In another bowl, combine the milk, egg, and melted butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; some lumps are okay!
- Step 3: Heat Your Pan – Preheat a griddle or non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Lightly grease with cooking spray or a little extra butter.
- Step 4: Cook the Pancakes – Pour ¼ cup of pancake batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Using a squeeze bottle or a small spoon, drizzle some of the cinnamon swirl mixture in a swirl pattern on top of the batter. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set. Carefully flip the pancake and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Step 5: Make the Cream Cheese Frosting – In a small mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy and well-combined. Adjust the consistency with more milk if needed.
- Step 6: Serve and Enjoy – Top each stack of pancakes with a drizzle of cream cheese frosting and additional cinnamon swirl if desired. Serve warm and enjoy your breakfast masterpiece!
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, consider using almond milk and vegan butter, and substitute dairy-free cream cheese in the frosting!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake serving
- Calories: Approx. 350 calories
- Sugar: Approx. 20g
- Sodium: Approx. 400mg
- Fat: Approx. 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 50g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 5g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 70mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Pancakes, Pancake Recipe, Breakfast Pancakes, Cream Cheese Frosting, Cinnamon Swirl
