Fluffy Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

There’s something magical about waking up to the smell of cinnamon and butter melting on a hot griddle. These Fluffy Cinnamon Roll Pancakes bring together the best of two worlds — the soft fluffiness of pancakes and the sweet swirl of a cinnamon roll. Drizzled with creamy vanilla glaze, they’re pure Christmas-morning joy — simple enough for any day, special enough for the holidays.

Fluffy Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

Soft, buttery pancakes swirled with cinnamon-brown sugar filling and topped with vanilla glaze — a sweet swirl of joy for your holiday breakfast.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Nonstick skillet or griddle
• Piping or zip-top bag

Ingredients

  

For the Pancakes:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 ¼ cups buttermilk or milk + 1 tsp vinegar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons melted butter plus extra for cooking
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

• ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Glaze:

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

 

Make the swirl:

• In a small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth. Pour into a small piping bag or zip-top bag; set aside.

Prepare the batter:

• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed (batter should be slightly lumpy).

Cook the pancakes:

• Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and brush with butter. Pour ¼ cup of batter for each pancake. When bubbles form, pipe a swirl of cinnamon mixture on top. Flip gently and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden.

Make the glaze:

• Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.

Serve:

• Stack pancakes, drizzle with glaze, and serve warm.

Notes

💡 Use a piping bag with a small tip for neat swirls — the filling spreads as it cooks.

🧊 Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days; reheat in toaster or skillet.

Keyword Christmas morning pancakes, Cinnamon Roll Pancakes, holiday breakfast ideas

💡 Tips & Variations

• Add chopped pecans or a dusting of powdered sugar for extra texture.
• Swap the vanilla glaze for cream cheese frosting for a true cinnamon roll vibe.
• Use whole wheat flour for a heartier version.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve with Peppermint Hot Cocoa or Gingerbread Pancakes for a festive breakfast trio. Add fresh berries for a pop of color.

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on a nonstick skillet or toaster for best texture.

💬 A sweet swirl of cinnamon and joy to start the day.
— From The Recipe Host: Where flavor feels like home.