Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

These delicious pancakes start with an easy, classic pancake batter that cooks up soft and fluffy. Then, I add a sweet cinnamon sugar swirl to the pancakes as I cook them on the griddle. Finally, these delicious pancakes are topped with a rich, sweet, and tangy cream cheese icing that completes the flavor profile. When it’s all said and done, I have deliciously sweet pancakes that taste just like cinnamon rolls, right down to the classic cream cheese icing that we all love with our cinnamon rolls. You won’t find a better breakfast cinnamon roll recipe!

Why You’ll Love This Cinnamon Roll Pancake Recipe

• They taste just like cinnamon rolls but take far fewer steps.
• They’re thick and fluffy, and everyone always asks for them.
• Everyone loves pancakes, and these are such a special breakfast treat.

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Ingredients

This recipe uses simple ingredients, most of which are probably in your kitchen right now. Anything you don’t have is easily found at your local grocery store. And, the actual measurements are in the recipe card below at the bottom of the post.

• All purpose flour
• Sugar
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Salt
• Large egg
• Vanilla extract
• Melted butter
• Buttermilk
• Light brown sugar
• Ground cinnamon
• Milk
• Cream cheese
• Powdered sugar

How to Make Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

This recipe is super easy to make. The pancakes are almost the same as traditional ones, and the icing comes together very quickly. This is a simple breakfast that feels fancy but is actually so simple even beginners can make it.

Step 1: Make the Cinnamon Mixture

Whisk the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon together. Then, add the melted butter and milk. Stir and set aside.

Step 2: Combine the Dry Pancake Ingredients

Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl.

Step 3: Combine the Wet Pancake Ingredients

Combine the buttermilk, egg, vanilla, and melted butter in a 2-cup measuring cup.

Step 4: Make the Pancake Batter

Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until the batter is just combined.

Step 5: Cook the Pancakes

Lightly spray a griddle with nonstick spray, and heat it over medium heat. Pour ¼ of batter onto the hot griddle and cook until bubbles appear on top of the pancakes. Then, pipe a swirl of cinnamon mixture onto the pancakes and flip. Cook until the other side is lightly browned. Wipe the griddle and respray, then continue cooking until all pancakes are done.

Step 6: Make the Cream Cheese Icing

While the pancakes are cooking, melt the butter and cream cheese for 40 seconds in a microwaveable bowl. Stir and continue to melt in 10-second increments until completely melted. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Stir until combined.

Step 7: Frost

Top the freshly-cooked pancakes with butter, swirl cream cheese icing over them, and serve with maple syrup. Enjoy!

Recipe Tips

• Be sure you only mix your batter ingredients until just combined. Overmixing makes tough pancakes.
• Always cook your pancakes over medium heat so they cook evenly and don’t burn.
• If you don’t have buttermilk, you can combine 1 cup of regular milk with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice or vinegar and let it sit for about 5 minutes to make your own.

Variations

• Try adding chocolate chips to the pancake batter.
• Try adding chopped walnuts or pecans to the cinnamon mixture.

What to Serve with Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

Like all pancakes, these are delicious when topped with syrup. Enjoy them on their own, or pair them with your favorite breakfast items like:

• Eggs
• Bacon
• Sausage
• Breakfast ham
• Biscuits and gravy

Recipe FAQ

When do you flip a pancake?

Flip pancakes when bubbles that pop and stay open on the surface appear in the batter.

Why are my pancakes not fluffy?

The usual culprit is overmixing. You should stir your batter ingredients until just combined. That means that there are no flour streaks but plenty of lumps. If you overmix, you’ll form a ton of gluten which makes tough pancakes.

What is the secret to making good pancakes?

There are two things that make the best pancakes. First, always use buttermilk. The acidity in the buttermilk makes for delicious pancakes with a classic flavor. Second, mix your batter ingredients until just combined. Overmixing makes tough, chewy pancakes.

How many times should you flip a pancake?

Once and once only. Cook the pancakes until bubbles form and pop on the top. Then flip and cook until the underside is golden brown. Flipping too soon can lead to messy, undercooked pancakes that you’ll have to flip again. Too much flipping also leads to deflated pancakes.

How to Store Leftover Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

Store these pancakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

How to Freeze Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

Let the pancakes cool completely. Then, place the pancakes in single layers separated by wax paper in an airtight, freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 2 months.

How to Reheat Frozen Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Then, place the frozen pancakes in a single layer on a nonstick baking sheet, leaving ½-inch space between them. Cover with foil, then bake for 5 to 10 minutes until heated through.

Try These Delicious Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Today

These cinnamon roll pancakes are as easy as they are delicious. They’re soft and fluffy like all good pancakes should be, but they’re also loaded with the flavors of cinnamon rolls that we all love. Serve these on their own or as part of a larger breakfast with all of your favorite savory dishes, but just serve them. I know that once you try these delicious pancakes, they’ll become a regular part of your recipe rotation.

More Delicious Pancake Recipes You’ll Enjoy

Pancake Sausage on a Stick – A delicious breakfast recipe made with a sausage link that is dipped in pancake batter and fried until golden brown.

Blueberry Pancakes – Fluffy and delicious pancakes that are loaded with fresh blueberries and make a great breakfast or brunch.

Banana Macadamia Nut Pancakes – Fluffy pancakes that are made with fresh bananas, macadamia nuts, and then topped with maple syrup. A delicious breakfast recipe.

And, these Raspberry Crepes from Deliciously Seasoned. Crepes are similar to pancakes, but a bit thinner. These are filled with a fresh raspberry filling, and homemade whipped cream.