Description
Learn how to make delicious Nancy’s Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Recipe. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (you can substitute with whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk (or 1 1/2 cups milk plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice as a quick substitute)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for cooking
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the cinnamon swirl:
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- For the glaze (optional):
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Start by preheating a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly brush it with melted butter or oil to prevent sticking.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. These dry ingredients set the stage for fluffy pancakes, so don’t skip the sift or whisk for even distribution.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add the buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mixing these wet ingredients well will ensure your batter is smooth and rich.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together just until combined. The batter should be thick but pourable. Remember, overmixing can lead to tough pancakes, so keep it light.
- Prepare the cinnamon swirl mixture by combining brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl. This simple blend is pure magic once it hits the warm batter on the griddle.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of pancake batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Immediately drizzle about a tablespoon of the cinnamon swirl mixture over the batter in a spiral or zigzag pattern. Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter, creating that signature cinnamon roll effect.
- Cook the pancakes for 2-3 minutes or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set. Flip carefully and cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer the pancakes to a warm plate and keep covered while you finish the batch. This keeps them soft and ready to serve.
- If you want to add the optional glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and drizzle over warm pancakes just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Nancy's Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Recipe, recipe, cooking, food
