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Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
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Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

Cinnamon roll pancakes are an aromatic sweet treat perfect for a holiday breakfast or brunch, or any special occasion.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword cinnamon roll, pancakes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 pancakes
Calories 285kcal

Ingredients

Cinnamon Filling

  • cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup butter (½ stick) unsalted, melted and cooled slightly

Glaze

  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup confectioner’s sugar
  • 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract **see notes
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk

Pancakes

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • ¾ cup milk or buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or canola

Instructions

Cinnamon Filling

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • Pour in the melted butter and stir to combine.
  • Transfer the mixture to a plastic squeeze bottle, piping bag, or resealable bag. Set aside.

Glaze

  • Beat together the cream cheese, confectioner’s sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Add the milk 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency. Set aside.

Pancakes

  • Add the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt to large mixing bowl and whisk together.
  • Add the egg, milk and oil to the dry ingredients and whisk until well combined.
  • Heat the griddle and spray it with cooking spray.
  • Scoop the pancake batter onto the hot griddle, immediately swirl the cinnamon filling onto each pancake.
  • Cook 4-5 minutes or until the top is bubbly and they are golden brown on the bottom.
  • Flip and cook on other side for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove the pancakes from the griddle and keep warm while repeating with the remaining pancake batter.
  • When all of the pancakes are done, assemble them by stacking 2-3 pancakes, then spoon or drizzle the tops with the glaze.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Notes

Clear Vanilla Extract - using clear is best if you want the glaze to be white. You can also use regular vanilla extract.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 370mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 25g