Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

(Updated from the archives with new photos and writing. Originally published October 2011)

I’ll go right out and say that these Cinnamon Roll Pancakes are pretty much dessert for breakfast, but there are definitely weekends for that, if you ask me. And I mean, cinnamon rolls…and pancakes…combined?!? Only good things can happen in that situation.

I first saw this recipe about 5 years ago on the blog Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts and instantly had to try them for myself. They are admittedly VERY messy to make, but you’re rewarded with something delicious, and I think there’s something very whimsical about them. You drop big swirls of cinnamon roll filling right onto the pancakes while they’re cooking, then drizzle them with a cream cheese frosting to serve. Though my usual pancake toppings are butter and pure maple syrup, it’s nice to have a change every once in a while.
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