Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Recipe

These Cinnamon Roll Pancakes are fluffy, delicious pancakes that are full of flavor. Swirls of cinnamon and sugar takes your classic pancakes to the next level. Topped with a cream cheese glaze makes these special occasion pancakes so tasty.

We love making breakfast on the Blackstone. We have made eggs, bacon, sausage and even Blackstone Pancake Recipes. Because of my large family, making breakfast on the flat top allows me to cook multiple things at once.

We have even made Blackstone Smashed Cinnamon Rolls and Blackstone Cinnamon Rolls for an easy breakfast idea. You will be amazed how easy it is to make these cinnamon roll fluffy pancakes. If you don’t have a griddle, you can make them on your stovetop.

Why We Love This Recipe

On the weekends, we love to make a special breakfast because we have more time in the morning. The Blackstone Griddle allows us to cook easily because of the large surface.

If it is to cold outside, then you can easily make these on your stove top in a skillet or your indoor griddle over low heat. These delicious Cinnamon Roll Pancakes will be something you kids will remember. We love cinnamon roll pancakes and you will too.

Ingredients

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How to Make Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

• Step 1 – Preheat the Blackstone grill over medium high heat (approximately 350-375 degrees F). 

• Step 2 – Prepare the 2 cups of the pancake mix based on the package instructions.  Small lumps may appear.

• Step 3 – In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar and cinnamon until combined. 

• Step 4 – Place this mixture in a sandwich bag and cut out a small hole in one of the corners of the bag.  

• Step 5 – In a separate bowl, mix together the glaze ingredients with a hand held mixer or whisk.  

• Step 6 – Coat the Blackstone griddle with a thin layer of butter.  Then using a ¼ cup measuring cup, pour the pancake batter onto the Blackstone grill. 

• Step 7 – Then swirl the cinnamon filling in a circular pattern in the batter with a piping bag.  Let the pancake cook for a few minutes until browned and bubbles start to form in the batter. 

• Step 8 – Flip the pancakes and cook the opposite side until browned. 

• Step 9 – Remove from the Blackstone grill.  Serve with the cream cheese glaze drizzled on top and enjoy! 

How to Make Cream Cheese Glaze

The Cream Cheese Glaze is a must when making these cinnamon swirl pancakes. It is made with simple ingredients and easy to make.

• Butter
• Softened Cream Cheese 
• Powdered Sugar 
• Vanilla Extract  
• Milk 

Combine the butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla together until combined. Then slowly add in the milk. Depending on how thin or thick you want your glaze will depend on how much milk to add.

Once you have prepared the glaze, then drizzle on top of the pancakes for a delicious topping to these delicious pancakes. We find it best to put in a zip lock bag and cut one of the corners off to drizzle the glaze over the top.

If you have extra cream cheese glaze, just place in the refrigerator so you can use it again when you reheat your leftovers.

Recipe Tips

• Thick Pancake Batter – It’s best to use thick pancake batter for this recipe so that the cinnamon swirl will stay in the center of the pancakes.  
• Don’t overmix batter – Make sure to not over mix the pancake batter. Mix just until the wet and dry ingredients are combined.
• Butter to room temperature – Make sure that the melted butter has cooled to room temperature so that it does not cook the eggs once they are mixed into the butter.
• Serve Immediately – We like to serve pancakes warm so the butter melts.
• Pancake Mix – We used a premade pancake mix, but you can made homemade pancakes from scratch.
• Cinnamon Sugar Swirl – When swirling the cinnamon into the pancake make sure to no go over the edge of the pancake. This causes the sugar to burn and it won’t look as eye pleasing.
• Cinnamon Glaze – The leftover cinnamon glaze can be refrigerated to use again if you have leftover pancake batter.

Blackstone Pancake Dispenser

We recommend using a Pancake Dispenser. It is much easier pouring the pancake batter on the flat top. We didn’t use it the first time making these pancakes, but we have recently purchased one and it worked much easier.

This ensures that the pancakes are evenly distributed on the griddle.

How do you Keep Pancakes from Sticking on a Griddle

To prevent your pancakes from sticking to the griddle, make sure that you have oiled the griddle properly. We use an oil that has a high smoke point such as vegetable oil. You can also use butter.

Also, make sure your griddle is heated with a high heat. This allows the pancakes to cook and not stick to the griddle. Since you are adding in a cinnamon swirl into your pancakes, it is extremely important to add butter to your griddle.

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Topping Ideas

There are many different topping ideas when you make these Cinnamon Roll Pancakes. They are even tasty plain, but here are some of our favorite toppings.

• Butter
• Maple Syrup
• Fruit
• Whipped Topping
• Powdered Sugar
• Fresh Fruit
• Cream Cheese Glaze
• Extra sprinkle of Cinnamon

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Store Leftovers Pancakes

Refrigerate the leftover pancakes in an airtight container for up to 1 week.  Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. 

You can even freeze your leftover cinnamon roll pancakes in a freezer safe container. They will last about a month. When you are ready to serve again, reheat in the microwave.