Cinnamon Roll Pancakes are perfect buttermilk pancakes swirled with cinnamon roll filling, and drizzled with amazing cream cheese icing. Sure to be a family favorite!

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I have a great breakfast recipe for you! I know this, because I have made it every single day for the last week.
My boys are seriously addicted to these pancakes. And once you taste them, I know you’ll understand why.

The tanginess of the buttermilk pancakes compliments the sweetness of the cinnamon swirl.
And the brown sugar crips a little and reminds me of the crust on creme brulee. My mouth is watering.
Pair these delicious pancakes with sweet cream cheese icing and I am telling you, it is amazing!
Make sure to serve this with a side of Crispy Oven Bacon and your breakfast will be perfect.

Ingredients:
Cinnamon Swirl
- 2/3 Cup Brown Sugar
- 5 Tablespoons Butter, melted
- 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon

Buttermilk Pancakes
- 1 3/4 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 2 Cups Buttermilk
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil

Cream Cheese Icing
- 4 Ounces Cream Cheese
- 1/4 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Milk
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

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Directions
Cinnamon Swirl
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon. Set aside.

Pancakes
- Place the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl and whisk together.

- In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, and vegetable oil together.

- Add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture and stir to combine.

- Place the cinnamon swirl mixture to a ziplock bag and snip off one corner.

- Heat a griddle to 325 degrees and add 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake.

- Swirl the cinnamon mixture onto each pancake.

- When the pancakes begin to bubble, flip them over and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Cream Cheese Icing
- Use hand beaters or a food processor to combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.

- Drizzle over pancakes.

More Breakfast Recipes To Try:
- Sweet Cream Pancakes
- Perfect French Toast
- Crispy Waffles
- Funnel Cake Waffles
- Butter Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
- Sweet Cream Waffles
- Cinnamon Swirl Banana Muffins
- Red Velvet Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls
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Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
Cinnamon Roll Pancakes are perfect buttermilk pancakes swirled with cinnamon roll filling, and drizzled with amazing cream cheese icing. Sure to be a family favorite!
Ingredients
Cinnamon Swirl
- 2/3 Cup Brown Sugar
- 5 Tablespoons Butter, melted
- 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
Pancakes
- 1 3/4 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 2 Cups Buttermilk
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
Cream Cheese Syrup
- 4 Ounces Cream Cheese
- 1/4 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Milk
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Cinnamon Swirl: In a small mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Pancakes: Place the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl and whisk together.
- In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, and vegetable oil together.
- Add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture and stir to combine.
- Place the cinnamon swirl mixture to a ziplock bag and snip off one corner.
- Heat a griddle to 325 degrees and add 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake.
- Swirl the cinnamon mixture onto each pancake.
- When the pancakes begin to bubble, flip them over and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Cream Cheese Icing: Use hand beaters or a food processor to combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
- Drizzle over pancakes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 5 Serving Size: 3 PancakesAmount Per Serving: Calories: 587Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 133mgSodium: 1107mgCarbohydrates: 72gFiber: 2gSugar: 35gProtein: 12g