Description
Delight in the perfect weekend breakfast with these Cinnamon Roll Pancakes, featuring soft, fluffy pancakes swirled with a cinnamon-sugar mixture and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. Combining the flavors of classic cinnamon rolls with the ease of pancake cooking, this recipe is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and bring comfort to your morning table.
Ingredients
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Pancake Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Cinnamon Swirl
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Vanilla Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk (or more for desired consistency)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter until well mixed. Set this cinnamon mixture aside for later use in swirling into the pancakes.
- Make the Pancake Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; some lumps are fine to keep the batter light and fluffy.
- Cook the Pancakes: Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and grease lightly with butter or non-stick spray. Pour about 1/4 cup of pancake batter onto the griddle for each pancake. Immediately spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cinnamon mixture on top of each pancake and use a toothpick or knife to gently swirl it into the batter.
- Finish Cooking: Cook the pancakes for 2-3 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface. Carefully flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with remaining batter and cinnamon swirl.
- Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth, adding more milk if necessary to reach your desired consistency for drizzling.
- Serve: Stack the cinnamon roll pancakes on plates, drizzle generously with the vanilla glaze, and enjoy warm for a comforting and indulgent breakfast treat.
Notes
- For easy swirling, a squeeze bottle works well to apply the cinnamon mixture precisely on the batter.
- Do not overmix the pancake batter to ensure fluffy pancakes.
- Adjust milk in the glaze to your preferred thickness for drizzling or dipping.
- Serve with fresh fruits or maple syrup for added flavor variations.
