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Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Recipe

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Recipe


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  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Indulgent cinnamon roll pancakes bring sweet breakfast magic to weekend mornings. Swirled with rich cinnamon filling and drizzled with cream cheese glaze, these fluffy pancakes promise a delightful culinary experience you’ll savor from first bite to last.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 4 ounces (113 grams) butter
  • 2 ounces (57 grams) cream cheese

Leavening and Seasoning:

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Additional Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Whisk together dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl, creating a uniform base for the pancake batter.
  2. Incorporate wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring until a smooth, lump-free batter forms.
  3. Prepare the signature cinnamon swirl by melting butter and blending it with brown sugar and ground cinnamon until a rich, spreadable filling develops.
  4. Craft the decadent cream cheese glaze by gently warming butter and cream cheese, then smoothly integrating powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  5. Warm a non-stick skillet over medium heat, ensuring an even cooking surface for delicate pancakes.
  6. Ladle batter onto the heated skillet, allowing it to spread naturally and create a circular shape.
  7. Wait patiently for small bubbles to emerge across the pancake’s surface, indicating it’s ready for the cinnamon filling.
  8. Using a squeeze bottle or spoon, carefully create a mesmerizing spiral of cinnamon filling across the pancake’s surface.
  9. Gently flip the pancake, revealing a golden-brown underside, and cook the opposite side until it achieves a similar warm, caramelized color.
  10. Repeat the process with remaining batter, maintaining consistent heat and technique.
  11. Complete the culinary masterpiece by generously drizzling the velvety cream cheese glaze over the warm, swirled pancakes.
  12. Serve immediately to preserve the optimal temperature and textural experience.

Notes

  • Ensure pancake batter is not overmixed to keep them light and fluffy, stirring just until ingredients are combined.
  • Use a squeeze bottle or piping bag for precise cinnamon filling swirls, creating beautiful spiral patterns on pancakes.
  • Lower heat slightly if cinnamon filling starts to burn, preventing bitter taste and ensuring even caramelization.
  • Make gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free blend for those with dietary restrictions.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 22 g
  • Sodium: 320 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 56 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg