Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

My family loves cinnamon rolls and I have made them from scratch twice. The one time they were just okay and the other time they were so unbelievably delicious. It only makes sense that they were so good since they were a copy cat of Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls. The only problem is they took a long time to prepare. Maybe one of these days I will make them again and post them on my blog.

These pancakes taste just like a cinnamon roll without all of the work and time, plus my family absolutely loved these pancakes. My husband said the glaze tasted just like it came from Cinnabon. 

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

Ingredients:

Cinnamon Filling

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Cream Cheese Glaze

• 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 ounces reduced fat cream cheese, room temperature
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all purpose flour

Pancakes

• 2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon canola oil

Directions:

Cinnamon Filling

1. In a medium bowl combine the melted butter, brown sugar and cinnamon.
2. Scoop the filling into plastic bag or piping bag with small/medium sized round tip in place.
3. Set aside to let the filling firm up.

Cream Cheese Glaze

1. In a small pan, over low heat, melt the butter.
2. Turn of the heat and whisk in the cream cheese until it is completely melted and incorporated.
3. Stir in the powdered sugar and then the vanilla extract.
4. Set aside while cooking the pancakes.