Description
Soft and fluffy pancakes swirled with a sweet cinnamon filling and topped with a creamy glaze, inspired by classic cinnamon rolls. These cinnamon roll pancakes combine the comforting flavors of cinnamon and sugar with a tender pancake base, making a delightful breakfast treat that’s both easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
For the Pancakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the pancake batter: In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth but do not overmix to ensure fluffy pancakes.
- Make the cinnamon swirl: In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until combined. Transfer this mixture to a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a small corner cut off for easy piping.
- Cook the pancakes: Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Pour the pancake batter into circles on the pan. Using the piping bag, pipe the cinnamon swirl mixture in a spiral pattern over each pancake immediately after pouring the batter.
- Flip the pancakes: Cook until bubbles begin to form on the surface of the pancakes and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Carefully flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the glaze: While the pancakes are cooking, mix the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.
- Serve: Stack the cooked pancakes, drizzle them generously with the glaze, and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Cook on medium-low heat to prevent the cinnamon swirl from burning while ensuring the pancakes cook through.
- Do not overmix the pancake batter; a few lumps are okay for fluffier pancakes.
- Use a non-stick pan or lightly grease the pan with butter or oil to prevent sticking.
- The glaze can be adjusted in thickness by adding more powdered sugar for a thicker glaze or more milk for a thinner drizzle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
