Make breakfast an experience with Cinnamon Roll Pancakes! A twist on the brunch classic, these homemade pancakes feature cinnamon-sugar swirls and are topped with a cream cheese glaze. Perfect for weekends, holidays or even breakfast for dinner.
Make the Cinnamon Sugar Swirl
1 Combine the melted butter, brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
2 Stir until mixed well.
3 Transfer to a plastic bag or a piping bag, and set aside. (This will help us swirl the mixture into the pancakes without a lot of messiness. We’ll snip the bag when it’s time.)
4 Let this sit for 20-30 minutes.
Make the Cream Cheese Glaze
6 Combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk and vanilla extract in the base of your food processor or a blender.
7 Blend until smooth.
8 Set aside until it’s time to serve your pancakes. You can also make this ahead of time, so you can store it in a food-safe container in the refrigerator.
Make the Pancakes
10 Measure the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a large bowl. Whisk together until incorporated, and set aside.
11 Measure the milk, eggs, vanilla extract and oil into a smaller bowl. Use a fork to stir together until combined. Make sure the egg yolk and white are incorporated.
12 Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined with a rubber spatula. Be careful not to overmix, as this will affect the texture of the pancakes. Don’t fret about lumps — they’re OK.
13 Once the batter has been mixed, heat a nonstick skillet or a griddle over medium heat. Brush the pan with melted butter or unflavored cooking spray.
14 Dollop the pancakes onto the preheated skillet when ready using a cookie scoop or a measuring cup.
15 Snip a small corner off the piping/plastic bag, and swirl the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top of the pancakes. Cover with another small scoop of pancake batter. Doing this step will ensure the cinnamon-sugar mixture stays inside your pancake.
16 When several bubbles have formed on the surface, flip the pancakes, and cook through.
17 Wipe down the skillet between pancakes with a wet towel or cloth, and rebutter it each time. Why? This will ensure they don’t stick or become a mess.
18 Repeat until all of the pancakes have been made.
19 Stack the pancakes onto plates and serve with the cream cheese glaze.
