These delicious, easy cinnamon roll pancakes are the perfect combination of two amazing breakfasts. Imagine fluffy pancakes paired with sweet cinnamon rolls, stacked high and finished with a drizzle of cream cheese icing!
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We love pancakes, and we love cinnamon rolls. But when you can’t choose one or the other, put the two together and make these cinnamon roll pancakes!
My cinnamon roll pancakes don’t just taste like they came out of a high-end breakfast eatery. They also look amazing, too. The perfect cinnamon swirl in the center of each pancake is simply gorgeous!
But don’t let the looks fool you. These pancakes may seem like they’d be challenging to make, and they may taste like a professional chef did the cooking.
However, they are actually quite simple. You can break this cinnamon roll pancakes recipe into three main parts:
- The pancake batter
- The cinnamon filling
- The icing
You have made pancake batter before, right? Then, you can probably make my fluffy, homemade pancake batter, too! And the cinnamon filling and sweet cinnamon roll frosting are also pretty easy.
These pancakes can be fried and stacked nice and high. Or, you can enjoy one single, personal-sized cinnamon roll pancake for yourself.
Just be sure to give yourself enough icing! You deserve it as a reward for making the most perfect pancakes ever! Cinnamon roll pancakes are one of my favorites. So, I know you’ll love them too.
(If you can’t get enough cinnamon, be sure to try my Cinnamon Roll Cake and Cinnamon Pancakes, too!)
Ingredients for Easy Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
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Cinnamon Filling
- 1/4 cup melted butter – Unsalted butter is best.
- 1/2 cup brown sugar – Dark brown sugar is always my favorite as it adds a rich, molasses taste I love.
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Cinnamon Roll Glaze
- 4 tablespoons cream cheese – Make sure your cream cheese is soft and at room temperature.
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pancakes
- 2 cups Bisquick – I love how easy Bisquick pancakes are to make, and they always bake into super fluffy, delicious pancakes. Regular Bisquick pancake mix is what you need, or use my homemade Bisquick!
- 1 cup whole milk – Any non-dairy milk will also work.
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Variations
- Make the pancake batter from scratch if you have a little extra time. My homemade buttermilk pancake recipe is really delicious!
- If you want cinnamon roll pancakes iHop style, top them with a few slices of butter for an extra decadent taste.
Directions for How to Make Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
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- Prepare the filling: Mix the butter, sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Scoop the mixture into a piping bag or a zip-top plastic bag. Cut the tip off to make a howl roughly 1/8 of an inch in size.
- Make the frosting: Beat the cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl until smooth. Then, add the powdered sugar, and beat again until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extra, mixing just until smooth. Scoop the frosting into another piping bag or plastic bag, and set it aside.
- Make the pancake batter: Whisk the Bisquick mix, milk, vanilla, and egg in a third bowl until a smooth batter forms. Be careful not to overmix, or the pancakes will become tough!
- Heat: Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grease the pan with non-stick cooking spray or butter.
- Cook: Scoop about 1/2 cup of the pancake batter into the hot pan. Cook until the batter spreads and bubbles start to form.
- Fill: Then, use the cinnamon sugar mixture filling to make a spiral in the center. Avoid getting too close to the edges, or it will be crunchy! Flip the pancake, and cook for an additional minute.
- Top: Transfer the pancake to a plate, and drizzle the cream cheese glaze on top of the pancake.
- Repeat: Repeat with the remaining batter, and enjoy your delicious cinnamon roll pancakes warm!
Serving Suggestions
I love to serve these cinnamon roll pancakes warm topped with extra butter and cinnamon. Feel free to add fresh fruit, fruit salad, or a dollop of whipped cream, too!
Then, pair them with savory options like egg bites, scrambled eggs, or vegetarian breakfast casserole for a well-rounded meal!
How To Store + Freeze Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
- Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days. Then, reheat them in the microwave or toaster oven.
- Freeze cooked and cooled pancakes without the frosting in a gallon-sized freezer bag for up to two months. Place a piece of parchment in between each pancake to keep them from sticking together! Microwave for 20 to 30 seconds, and the frosting, and they’ll taste good as new!
Quick Tip
While you cook the pancakes one by one, keep the cooked ones warm in the oven at 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, you can serve the whole batch at once, and they will all still be warm and fresh.
FAQs
Baking powder is what makes pancakes fluffy. Baking powder is a chemical leavener. It releases gasses as it heats, and the gluten in the pancake batter traps these gasses, creating air pockets in the pancakes. Bisquick pancake mix has the perfect amount of baking powder to make nice, fluffy pancakes.
I love the cinnamon roll frosting in this recipe as a pancake topper. You can actually use it for any kind of pancakes. Maple syrup is always a classic topping, but honey is another great thing to drizzle over warm pancakes. Try spreading applesauce on your pancakes for a less sweet topping.
Mixing pancake batter too much will make the pancakes tough and flat. The more you stir, the more gluten develops in the pancake batter. Gluten is a protein that helps give pancakes their shape, but it can also get tough when mixed too much. Just give your batter a few nice stirs and it will be fine!
Easy Cinnamon Roll Pancake
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Piping Bags
- Measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- large skillet
- Hand mixer
Ingredients
Cinnamon Filling
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Cinnamon Roll Glaze
- 4 Tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 4 Tablespoons butter, softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Pancakes
- 2 cups Bisquick
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Start by making the cinnamon roll filling. Mix the butter, sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl. Scoop the mix into a piping bag or zippered plastic bag. Cut the tip off of the piping bag, making a small hole about ⅛ of an inch (about the size of a pencil eraser). Set aside.¼ cup melted butter, ½ cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Next, make the cinnamon roll frosting. Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and beat again until the mix is light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract.4 Tablespoons cream cheese, softened, 4 Tablespoons butter, softened, ¾ cup powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Scoop the frosting into another piping bag or plastic bag then set aside.
- Make the pancake batter. Whisk the Bisquick pancake mix with the milk, vanilla and egg until a smooth batter forms.2 cups Bisquick, 1 cup whole milk, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 large eggs
- Heat a medium skillet over medium heat on the stovetop. Spray the pan with non-stick cooking spray or use a little extra butter to grease it well.
- Scoop about ½ cup of the pancake batter into the hot pan. Once the pancake batter has spread and bubbles start to form in the batter (about 2 minutes), use the piping bag filled with cinnamon butter to make a spiral of cinnamon in the pancake. Keep the spiral inside the center of the pancake- going too close to the edges will make the filling cook too fast and get crunchy.
- Flip the pancake and cook for another 1 minute in the pan.
- Remove the cinnamon roll pancake from the skillet and place it on a plate. Drizzle some of the cream cheese frosting over the pancake and then enjoy!
- Repeat the steps to cook the pancakes until you have used all the batter, filling and frosting.
Notes
- Skip the piping bag for the cream cheese frosting and just spread the frosting over each pancake.
- You can use homemade pancake batter in place of Bisquick mix if you’d like.
- Place the pancakes on a tray as you cook them then put the tray in a 200 degree oven while you make the entire batch. Frost them all right before serving. This makes it easy to make this recipe for a crowd.
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Great recipe and we all loved the pancakes.
Thank you! We’re so glad you enjoyed it. 😊