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Delicious plate of fluffy cinnamon roll pancakes drizzled with icing

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

Tender pancakes with a gooey cinnamon swirl and a tangy cream cheese glaze that tastes just like a cinnamon roll, perfect for family brunches or a comforting dessert-style breakfast.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pancakes
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter
For the Cinnamon Swirl Paste
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter
For the Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 splash Milk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat the egg with the milk, vegetable oil, and 2 tablespoons melted butter until smooth. Stir in the vanilla.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Small lumps are okay.
  4. In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and the extra 2 tablespoons melted butter to form a thick paste.
Cooking
  1. Warm a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
  2. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the griddle. Add a teaspoon of the cinnamon paste to the center of each pancake and swirl lightly with a toothpick or skewer.
  3. Cook until bubbles form and edges look set, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook for 1 to 2 more minutes until golden and cooked through.
Glazing and Serving
  1. Beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar, vanilla, and a splash of milk until smooth and pourable.
  2. Stack the pancakes, drizzle generously with the cream cheese glaze, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To freeze, layer pancakes between parchment paper and place in a freezer bag for up to 2 months.

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