Love these cinnamon roll pancakes on the griddle [OC]

Love these cinnamon roll pancakes on the griddle

We make these on special occasions for the kids, and they’re always a hit! Here’s how we make them:

Ingredients for the Pancakes:

• 2 C pancake mix
• 1 ½ C milk
• 2 eggs
• Butter or oil as needed for the griddle
Ingredients for Cinnamon Filling:

• 8 T (1 stick) butter, melted
• ¾ C brown sugar
• 1 T cinnamon
Ingredients for Cream Cheese Glaze:

• 8 T (1 stick) butter
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1 ½ C sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Filling:

1. Combine the ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir until combined. Pour the mixture into a Ziploc bag or sauce bottle and set aside until ready.
   **Note 1: I prefer the sauce bottle method as it’s easier to control when filling the pancakes. In this case, a funnel helps pour the mixture into the container. If using a Ziploc bag, you must cut a small hole in a corner to apply the filling to the pancakes.

**Note 2: Warm the filling, making the application process much more manageable.

For the Cream Cheese Glaze:

1. Heat the butter until melted (I put the butter in a bowl in the microwave, but melting it in a saucepan on the stove works as well).
2. Combine the melted butter with the cream cheese and stir until combined.
3. Finally, stir in the sugar and vanilla extract. Set aside the glaze until it is ready to use.
   **Note: I prefer to use the sauce bottle method discussed in the previous step for this step, although it is not necessary.

For the Pancakes:

1. Preheat the griddle to 375 degrees and add a liberal amount of butter or oil to prepare the pancake mix.
2. Add pancake mix and sugar into a large mixing bowl. Next, add the remaining ingredients and whisk until combined, making sure not to overmix.
3. Add ¼ C pancake batter to the flattop once the griddle has preheated. Next, apply the cinnamon roll filling. When applying the filling, start in the middle and use a swirling pattern like you would for a cinnamon roll. Repeat this process with the remaining pancakes, ensuring plenty of space between each.
4. Once the pancakes begin to bubble, flip each using a spatula (the pancakes should be golden brown in color). Continue cooking the pancakes for 3-4 minutes, checking the bottom of the pancakes as needed to ensure they do not burn.

5. Once the pancakes have finished, set them on a plate and turn off the griddle.
   To Finish:

6. Plate the pancakes as desired and apply a generous amount of the cream cheese glaze. Serve and enjoy!

Here’s a link to the recipe for those interested: https://theblackdogbbq.com/pancake-mix-vs-flour-making-cinnamon-roll-pancakes/