Description

These Cinnamon Roll Pancakes combine the fluffy texture of classic pancakes with the sweet, spiced swirl of cinnamon roll filling. Perfect for a cozy breakfast, they feature a delicious cinnamon and brown sugar filling piped into the batter as it cooks on the griddle, creating a delightful cinnamon roll effect in each pancake.

Ingredients

Pancake Batter

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
2 large eggs
2 tbsp melted butter
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Filling

1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon (used for filling)

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Instructions

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon. Stir until all dry ingredients are evenly mixed.
Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole milk, large eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Combine Batter: Gently pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the pancakes light and fluffy.
Make Cinnamon Sugar Filling: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar with an additional 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon to create the sweet cinnamon filling. Transfer this mixture into a piping bag for easy swirl application.
Preheat and Grease Griddle: Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
Cook Pancakes with Cinnamon Swirl: Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the preheated griddle for each pancake. Before bubbles form on the surface, pipe the cinnamon sugar filling onto the batter, swirling it gently to create a cinnamon roll effect.
Flip and Finish Cooking: When the edges of the pancake start to set and become firm, carefully flip it using a spatula. Cook the second side until golden brown and the pancake is cooked through.
Serve: Remove from the griddle and serve warm with maple syrup or your favorite toppings for a perfect cinnamon roll-inspired breakfast treat.

Notes

You can substitute almond milk for a dairy-free option.
Use a piping bag or a zip lock bag with a small cut corner to swirl the cinnamon sugar filling easily.
Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep pancakes fluffy.
If you prefer, add a glaze made with powdered sugar and milk to mimic classic cinnamon roll icing.
Cook pancakes on medium heat to ensure they cook through without burning.