Jul 14 2026
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Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Recipe

Inspired by Metro Diner
Time30m
Serves4

Two pancakes swirled with cinnamon and sugar, topped with cream cheese icing, candied pecans, and cinnamon butter.

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Ingredients

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Pancake Ingredients

Method

Pancake Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cinnamon Filling

    In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until well combined. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Make the Pancake Batter

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar. In another bowl, combine the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

  3. 3

    Cook the Pancakes

    Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter. Pour 1/4 cup of pancake batter onto the skillet. Using a spoon, drizzle some of the cinnamon filling in a swirl pattern on top of the batter. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side. Repeat with the remaining batter and filling.

  4. 4

    Make the Cream Cheese Icing

    In a small bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more milk if needed.

  5. 5

    Prepare the Cinnamon Butter

    In a small bowl, mix together softened butter, cinnamon, and powdered sugar until well combined.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Stack the pancakes on a plate, drizzle with cream cheese icing, sprinkle with candied pecans, and top with cinnamon butter.

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