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Fluffy Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Recipe with Easy Cream Cheese Drizzle

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These fluffy cinnamon roll pancakes feature a cinnamon sugar swirl folded into the batter and are topped with a tangy, smooth cream cheese drizzle. Perfect for cozy weekend breakfasts or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (250g)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1¾ cups milk (whole or 2%) (420ml)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (56g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar (100g)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for swirl)
  • 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter (42g) (for swirl)
  • 4 ounces softened cream cheese (115g)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (120g)
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk (for drizzle)
  • Optional: maple syrup or honey for drizzle

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter to form a thick paste for the cinnamon swirl.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined; lumps are okay.
  5. Transfer batter to a large bowl or piping bag. Drop spoonfuls of cinnamon sugar paste randomly into the batter and swirl gently with a skewer or knife without fully mixing.
  6. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and brush lightly with butter.
  7. Pour about ¼ cup batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and edges look set, then flip and cook another 2 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven (about 200°F / 90°C) while cooking remaining pancakes.
  9. Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and 2-3 tablespoons milk until smooth and pourable to make the drizzle.
  10. Stack pancakes, drizzle generously with cream cheese glaze, and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes fluffy. Swirl cinnamon sugar gently to maintain distinct cinnamon pockets. Use medium heat and lightly butter the pan to prevent burning. Clean pan between batches if cinnamon sugar sticks. Prepare cream cheese drizzle last-minute as it thickens quickly.

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Keywords: cinnamon roll pancakes, cream cheese drizzle, fluffy pancakes, breakfast recipe, easy pancakes, cinnamon swirl

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