Transform Basic Sheet Pan Pancakes With A Cinnamon Roll Twist You'll Crave Every Morning

There are two types of breakfast people in this world: those who like sweet breakfasts and those who prefer savory ones. Sure, a veggie omelet with hash browns is delicious, but there's something about a stack of pancakes that really puts a smile on your face. (Can you tell we prefer sweet?) If you're in a pinch and don't have time to flip a whole stack, though, try sheet pancakes — specifically, this cinnamon swirl version.

To make cinnamon swirl sheet pancakes, start with a homemade or a boxed pancake mix. Grease a large baking sheet and preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Pour the pancake batter in a single layer on the sheet, and then make your cinnamon mixture. We suggest using cinnamon, softened butter, and brown sugar. Spread a thin layer on top of the batter or make swirls for a cinnamon-roll-esque appearance. Then pop the sheet in the oven for around 15 to 20 minutes — you'll know it's done if you can smoothly stick a fork in the middle without batter coming out.

After letting the sheet cool for a few minutes, cut your pancakes into individual squares and enjoy! Sheet pancakes are convenient and result in fluffy, soft, and slightly crispy square pieces. The cinnamon adds a warm sweetness and hint of spice, pairing perfectly with the neutral pancake batter. Pour some syrup and add a pat of butter, and you'll have a scrumptious breakfast waiting for you.

There are a few hot tips to keep in mind when making this breakfast. Let's start with the cinnamon mixture. Some recipes call for adding a pinch of flour to make it thick and spreadable. Once assembled, you could either spoon it out on the pancake batter and spread it with the back of the spoon or swirl it with a toothpick. To make the swirl pattern, like in the video below, use a piping bag; you can find these at most major grocery stores or craft stores in the baking aisle. If you want more of a cinnamon crumble, use chunks of chilled butter in the mix. It'll form clumps that you can crumble over the batter with your hands.

Other tips to upgrade this meal? Add some frosting. Melt store-bought vanilla or cream cheese frosting and pour it over the finished product. Or make your own glaze with powdered sugar, melted butter, and your milk of choice. Blend it with a stand or hand mixer, and pour it over the pancake sheet fresh out of the oven. Lastly, don't forget toppings or mix-ins. We think this recipe would taste great with chocolate chips, banana slices, or nuts straight in the batter.