Fluffy Cinnamon Roll Pancakes (Printable Version)

Fluffy pancakes featuring a rich cinnamon swirl and creamy glaze, perfect for a cozy brunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pancake Batter

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 1/4 cups whole milk
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Cinnamon Swirl

09 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
11 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

→ Cream Cheese Glaze

12 - 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
13 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
14 - 3/4 cup powdered sugar
15 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 - 2 tablespoons whole milk

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract; pour into dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Let batter rest.
03 - Combine melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl; transfer mixture to a piping or zip-top bag and snip a small corner.
04 - Beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth; add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then milk, whisking until pourable.
05 - Heat a lightly greased nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat; pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the surface.
06 - Pipe cinnamon mixture onto each pancake; cook until bubbles appear on the surface, about 2 to 3 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
07 - Serve pancakes warm, generously drizzled with the cream cheese glaze.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • They taste indulgent enough to feel like dessert for breakfast, but come together faster than you'd expect.
  • The cream cheese glaze is genuinely foolproof and makes even imperfect pancakes look bakery-worthy.
  • You can prep the swirl mixture in advance, which means less chaos when people are actually hungry.
02 -
  • The cinnamon mixture needs to be piped or drizzled onto the batter right after you pour it, because if you wait too long the edges start to set and it won't swirl in as beautifully.
  • Don't flip these pancakes aggressively—they're delicate from all the butter in the swirl, and a confident but gentle flip is the way to keep them intact.
03 -
  • A pinch of nutmeg in the cinnamon swirl adds unexpected warmth and complexity that people can taste but can't quite identify.
  • If you're serving these to guests, drizzle the glaze right before plating so it looks fresh and luscious instead of looking like it's been sitting for a while.
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