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Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Recipe

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Recipe

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 pancakes 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the delightful combination of cinnamon rolls and pancakes with this scrumptious recipe for Cinnamon Roll Pancakes. These fluffy pancakes are swirled with a sweet cinnamon filling and topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze.


Ingredients

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For Pancakes

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk (may need to add a little more if batter is too thick)
  • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • OR use pancake batter from a mix (we like Bisquick)

Cinnamon Filling

  • 1/3 cup butter melted
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon

Cream Cheese Glaze

  • 4 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cinnamon Filling: In a medium bowl, mix butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Scoop the filling into a small zip baggie and set aside. (Let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes until slightly thick.)
  2. Prepare Pancake batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk in milk, oil, and egg until moistened. For boxed mix, follow package directions.
  3. Prepare Cream Cheese Glaze: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat butter and cream cheese until melted. Whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
  4. Cook Pancakes: Heat skillet, pour batter, squeeze cinnamon filling on top, flip when bubbles appear. Cook until browned. Keep warm in oven. Serve with cream cheese glaze on top. Enjoy!

Notes

  • This recipe makes about 8 pancakes.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pancake
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 380mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg