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Fluffy Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Recipe with Easy Cream Cheese Glaze

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These fluffy cinnamon roll pancakes feature tender, swirled cinnamon sugar baked right in and are topped with a smooth, tangy cream cheese glaze. Perfect for cozy weekends or a special brunch treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar as substitute)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for cinnamon sugar swirl)
  • 1/3 cup (70 grams) light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 4 ounces (115 grams) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; batter should be slightly lumpy. Set aside.
  4. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt butter for cinnamon sugar swirl. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon until combined. Let cool slightly.
  5. Preheat griddle or skillet over medium-low heat and lightly grease.
  6. Pour about 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto griddle. Immediately spoon about 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar mixture onto each pancake and swirl gently with a toothpick or skewer.
  7. Cook pancakes until bubbles form and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook another 2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  8. While pancakes cook, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth and pourable.
  9. Stack pancakes on plates, drizzle generously with cream cheese glaze, and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes fluffy. Use medium-low heat to avoid burning. Swirl cinnamon sugar gently to create distinct pockets of flavor. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven if making a large batch. Adjust glaze consistency with milk or powdered sugar as needed.

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Keywords: cinnamon roll pancakes, cream cheese glaze, fluffy pancakes, breakfast recipe, brunch, cinnamon sugar swirl

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