Fluffy Cinnamon Roll Pancakes (Printable Version)

Fluffy pancakes layered with cinnamon swirl and topped with a creamy sweet glaze for a delightful brunch.

# Components:

→ 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

# Preparation steps:

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 this into the dry mixture and whisk until just combined. Allow batter to 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 softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then milk, whisking until pourable.
05 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat and lightly grease. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto skillet. Pipe a cinnamon swirl onto each pancake. Cook until bubbles appear on surface, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
06 - Serve pancakes warm, generously drizzled with cream cheese glaze.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in less than 45 minutes with no waiting for dough to rise
  • The cinnamon swirl caramelizes slightly as the pancakes cook, creating little pockets of gooey sweetness
  • That cream cheese glaze transforms an ordinary breakfast into something that feels like a special occasion
02 -
  • The cinnamon swirl mixture will sink into the batter slightly as it cooks, which is exactly what you want
  • Flip these pancakes more gently than usual since the cinnamon swirl can make them slightly more delicate
  • Low and slow heat prevents the cinnamon sugar from burning before the pancake is fully cooked
03 -
  • Use a ladle or measuring cup to portion batter for consistent pancake sizes
  • Wipe your skillet with a paper towel between batches to remove any burned sugar residue
  • If the glaze is too thick, add milk one teaspoon at a time until it reaches the right consistency
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