Description
Delight in these homemade Cinnamon Roll Pancakes that combine the fluffy texture of classic pancakes with the warm, sweet swirl of cinnamon sugar, topped with a creamy vanilla glaze. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch, these pancakes bring the comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls in a quick and easy skillet-cooked recipe.
Ingredients
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Pancake Batter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Cinnamon Swirl
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Vanilla Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons melted butter until well combined. Pour this mixture into a small plastic bag and snip off a tiny corner to create a piping bag. Set aside for use during cooking.
- Mix Pancake Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat the egg with the milk and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the pancakes tender.
- Cook Pancakes: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. For each pancake, pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot skillet. Immediately pipe a swirl of the prepared cinnamon mixture onto the surface of each pancake, creating a cinnamon roll effect.
- Flip and Cook: Cook the pancakes until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set, then carefully flip them using a spatula. Cook the other side until it turns golden brown. Repeat this process with the remaining batter and cinnamon mixture.
- Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until the glaze is smooth and pourable.
- Serve: Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the warm pancakes generously and serve immediately while still warm for the best flavor.
Notes
- Use a non-stick skillet or well-seasoned griddle to prevent the pancakes from sticking.
- Do not overmix the batter; a few lumps are okay for fluffy pancakes.
- Adjust the heat as needed to avoid burning the cinnamon swirl or pancakes.
- The glaze can be thinned with a little more milk if too thick or thickened with powdered sugar if too thin.
- For extra indulgence, add chopped nuts or cream cheese frosting as a topping variation.
