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Fluffy Cinnamon Pancakes Recipe

By Laura Fuentes Updated Apr 15, 2025

4.96 from 25 votes

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The perfect recipe to build a stack of fluffy cinnamon pancakes awaits! Get ready to make an epic breakfast!

This recipe has just the right amount of cinnamon mixed into the pancake batter and the tips below help you cook great pancakes every time.

large stack of cinnamon pancakes
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  • How to make Cinnamon Pancakes
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The Best Cinnamon Pancake Recipe

After years of making indulgent cinnamon roll pancakes for my family, I wanted a lighter recipe that had all the flavors we loved and the texture of my famous fluffy pancake recipe.

Below is the recipe that won over my family with the fluff they love, a nice golden texture on the outside, and a soft and moist inside. Sometimes, we take this up a notch and drizzle Cinnamon Syrup, and then, we’re totally extra.

My son says these pancakes are like eating a cinnamon-infused cloud, and that’s a smashing review if you ask me!

Ingredients

You’ll find the ingredient measurements to make these fluffy cinnamon pancakes in the recipe card, but first, here is why each is needed before you start making substitutions:

  • all-purpose flour: the flour of choice for these pancakes.
  • baking powder: what makes pancakes rise and gives them a fluffy texture.
  • sugar: makes them a little sweet, enhances the flavor, and gives them a golden outer color.
  • cinnamon: would they be cinnamon pancakes without it? Straight into the batter.
  • salt: a small amount is used to enhance the other ingredient flavors.
  • milk: use regular or a non-dairy alternative.
  • egg: to bind the ingredients. If you’re out and you need to make pancakes without eggs, I’ll walk you through the details in that post and simply add cinnamon.
  • melted butter: makes the pancakes moist.
  • vanilla extract: brings out the cinnamon and sugar.
side by side images, on the right: cinnamon pancake batter in the making, on the left: overhead view of stack of pancakes

How to make Cinnamon Pancakes

If you’ve made regular pancakes before you can make these cinnamon pancakes in just a few easy steps. Here are some tips for each:

  1. Measure and mix
    Measure the dry ingredients into a large batter bowl and whisk to combine -this ensures that the baking powder is distributed evenly. Then, measure the wet ingredients and add them to the bowl. I always mix from the outside of the bowl in, just until all the lumps are gone. 
  2. Cook on the first side
    One way to ensure success is to heat your non-stick pan or griddle first, without any grease or butter on it. And once it’s hot, grease it well -with oil or butter. If using butter, immediately pour the batter onto the hot surface and cook the first side.
  3. Flip
    You’ll know it’s time to flip the pancakes over when the edges look defined and bubbles form. Using a spatula, flip the cinnamon pancakes and cook for another minute. This is where you’ll see the pancakes rise and get their fluffy texture. Remove them from the pan and cook the rest.
  4. Serve
    Stack them high and enjoy!

Cinnamon Pancakes from Scratch

You know what makes cinnamon pancakes from scratch better? A good recipe and not “going rogue” with substitutions. These cinnamon pancakes can be made with dairy-free milk, and although it’s possible to make fluffy pancakes without baking powder, I recommend you follow the amounts in this recipe to avoid common pancake mistakes. More tips to ensure success are below.

Success Tips

It’s true that often the first pancake is a flop. I don’t know why but after nearly two decades of making them the first pour isn’t great. That doesn’t mean the whole batch isn’t good! Here are my top tips:

Heat the pan first:
Pouring batter on a pan or skillet that isn’t hot enough will not give you those golden edges and crisp outer texture; instead, you’ll have to cook the pancakes longer, and they’ll be gummier.

Don’t over-mix the batter:
When mixing your pancake batter, break up the egg first, and then mix the rest of the ingredients in the bowl from the outside in. This will ensure that the pancake batter doesn’t get “over-mixed”. As soon as you stop seeing lumps, you’re good to go.

But to really see how it all comes together, watch this quick video.

Can you Freeze Cinnamon Pancakes?

As with any of my pancake recipes, yes you can freeze these pancakes for up to 3 months. After you cook them and they’ve cooled down, freeze them. You can also freeze this pancake batter for a ready-made solution!

large stack of cinnamon pancakes with small triangle cut out

What to put on Cinnamon Pancakes

You could top a tall stack of Cinnamon Pancakes with roasted apples, chopped walnuts, nut butter, sliced bananas, caramel chips, pancake syrups, or some of these incredible pancake toppings. 

large stack of cinnamon pancakes with small triangle cut out

More Pancake Recipes

If your family is like mine and ga-ga for pancakes, keep feeding the obsession with these Gluten-Free Pancakes, these Egg Free Pancakes, or these incredible Banana Pancakes. You can also save yourself some time making this Homemade Pancake Mix ahead for busy mornings!

Fluffiest Cinnamon Pancakes

Servings: 12 pancakes
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time: 20 minutes mins
The perfect recipe to build a stack of fluffy cinnamon pancakes awaits! Get ready to make an epic breakfast!
4.96 from 25 votes
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups milk
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Make the pancake batter:

  • In a large bowl, place flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg, butter, and vanilla. Mix until there are no visible lumps and the batter is smooth.

Cook the pancakes:

  • Heat a non-stick griddle or large pan over medium heat. I set my electric around 325F; this will vary by model. Once hot, grease, spray, or melt butter on the hot surface.
  • Immediately, pour ¼ cup of pancake batter onto the greased pan. Cook the pancakes for about 2 minutes, until the edges begin to look defined and bubbles form. Flip the pancakes over and cook for another minute or two on the other side. Remove from the pan onto a plate and cook the remaining pancakes.

Serve:

  • Serve the warm cinnamon pancakes topped with your favorite toppings and a drizzle of maple syrup or cinnamon syrup.

Notes

Use the right baking powder: Since pancake batter naturally has a mild, neutral flavor, it’s important to use aluminum-free baking powder. The metallic flavor will ruin the taste, especially in fluffy pancake recipes that call for 2 or more teaspoons. Trust me on this one.

Equipment

batter bowl with a lid
Batter Bowl with Lid
cloth pouch to keep pancakes warm
Pancake Keeper
ceramic dish to keep pancakes warm
Ceramic Pancake Warmer
small jar of aluminum free baking powder
Aluminum-free baking powder

Nutrition

Serving: 1 pancake | Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 316mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 162IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. Joan says

    March 30, 2025 at 6:10 am

    5 stars
    These were so good. My husband kids devoured them: I am going to have to double the recipe when I make this recipe again this weekend.

    Reply
  2. Pam says

    February 24, 2025 at 7:01 am

    5 stars
    These cinnamon pancakes were SO good!

    Reply
  3. Layla says

    February 19, 2025 at 7:32 pm

    5 stars
    Obsessed with these cinnamon pancakes!

    Reply
  4. Emma says

    January 20, 2025 at 12:47 pm

    5 stars
    Fluffy and with the perfect amount of cinnamon!

    Reply
  5. Connie says

    July 13, 2024 at 11:13 am

    5 stars
    Quite yummy, light and fluffy, I think next time I make them I’ll add some pecan or walnut pieces for a boost of protein!

    Reply
  6. LB says

    April 28, 2024 at 1:08 pm

    4 stars
    Added extra jumbo egg+milk They were pretty dense

    Reply
  7. Queen says

    March 10, 2024 at 7:48 am

    5 stars
    Made these this morning and the recipe was spot on! Only thing I would have added more of was sugar (that’s only because I love sweets, lol) but definitely will make again! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 13, 2024 at 1:38 pm

      Thank you for sharing you enjoyed these cinnamon pancakes!

      Reply
  8. Maria says

    January 14, 2024 at 6:08 am

    Where is the cinnamon syrup recipe? The ingredients aren’t listed, there’s no instructions, and no link for them.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      January 15, 2024 at 9:31 am

      Maria, you can find the recipe for cinnamon syrup here.

      Reply
  9. Jess says

    July 26, 2023 at 7:06 pm

    5 stars
    Best pancakes EVER!!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      August 04, 2023 at 11:57 am

      Thanks, Jess, for sharing how much you enjoyed these cinnamon pancakes!

      Reply
  10. Brittany S. says

    April 12, 2023 at 1:45 pm

    5 stars
    I just made these cinnamon pancakes for the first time and truth must be told: this recipe is GREAT!! Suuuuper fluffly, soft and delicious. Thank you Laura! I’ll try some of your other pancake recipes soon!

    Reply
  11. Jenna Marie says

    October 03, 2019 at 9:49 am

    5 stars
    I’ve made these cinnamon pancakes twice this month. They are WINNERS with the whole family!

    Reply

Hi! I'm Laura.
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