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Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

Fluffy Cinnamon Roll Pancakes with a sweet cinnamon swirl and rich cream cheese glaze.
Perfect for brunch, holidays, or cozy weekend breakfasts.
Easy homemade pancake recipe packed with cinnamon roll flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Pancakes

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 3 cups buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/3 cup butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cinnamon Swirl

  • 2/3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon

Instructions
 

Cream Cheese Glaze

  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in the cream cheese until mostly smooth.
  • Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Stir until creamy and set aside.

Pancake Batter

  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Small lumps are fine.
  • Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.

Cinnamon Swirl

  • In a bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  • Transfer the mixture to a zip-top bag and cut a small corner off for piping.

Cooking the Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

  • Heat a lightly greased skillet or electric griddle over medium heat.
  • Scoop batter into 4-inch pancakes.
  • When bubbles begin forming, pipe a cinnamon swirl starting from the center outward.
  • Cook for another 2–3 minutes until bubbles begin popping.
  • Flip carefully and cook for 2–3 more minutes until golden brown.
  • Wipe the pan clean between batches if needed.
  • Drizzle with cream cheese glaze before serving.

Notes

  • Serve with fresh berries or sliced bananas.
  • Maple syrup can be added for extra sweetness.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar in the cinnamon swirl.
  • Store leftover glaze separately for best texture.