How to Make Cinnamon Buns with Pancake Mix (Easy Recipe for Quick and Tasty Treats)

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How to Make Cinnamon Buns with Pancake Mix (Easy Recipe for Quick and Tasty Treats)

Okay, guys, so today I wanted to try something a little different in the kitchen. I had this box of pancake mix sitting in my pantry, and I was craving cinnamon buns, but, like, who has the time for all that dough-making, right? So I thought, why not try to make cinnamon buns with pancake mix? Let’s see how it went down.

Getting Started

First things first, I grabbed that pancake mix and checked the instructions on the box. It was a simple “just add water” kind of mix, which is my favorite. I dumped two cups of the mix into a big bowl, and then I added about a cup and a half of water, just like the box said. I mixed it all up with a whisk until it was nice and smooth, no lumps allowed!

Making the Filling

Now for the good stuff—the cinnamon filling. In a separate bowl, I combined about half a cup of brown sugar with two tablespoons of cinnamon. I also melted a stick of butter because, let’s be real, butter makes everything better. I poured the melted butter into the sugar and cinnamon mix and stirred it until it was all gooey and delicious.

How to Make Cinnamon Buns with Pancake Mix (Easy Recipe for Quick and Tasty Treats)

Putting It Together

Next, I sprayed a baking sheet with some cooking spray. You could use parchment paper, but I was out, so spray it was. Then, I poured the pancake batter onto the baking sheet, spreading it out into a large rectangle. I tried to make it even, but it’s pancake batter, so it wasn’t perfect. After that, I spooned the cinnamon filling all over the batter, spreading it evenly. This part was messy but fun.

Rolling and Baking

Here comes the tricky part—rolling it up. I carefully started rolling the batter from one long side, like a giant burrito. It was a bit tricky because the batter was soft, but I managed to get it all rolled up. Then I sliced the roll into about an inch-thick pieces with a knife. I placed these little cinnamon swirls on the baking sheet, leaving some space between them.

I popped the baking sheet into a preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. The box said to bake pancakes for like 10 minutes, but these were thicker, so I set the timer for about 20 minutes. I kept an eye on them, and when they looked golden brown, I pulled them out. The smell was amazing, by the way.

The Final Touch

While the buns were cooling, I whipped up a quick glaze. I just mixed some powdered sugar with a little milk until it was the right consistency. Once the buns were cool enough to handle, I drizzled the glaze all over them. You could also add nuts or raisins at this point, but I kept it simple.

The Verdict

So, how were they? Honestly, pretty darn good! They weren’t exactly like traditional cinnamon buns, but they were soft, sweet, and had that cinnamon flavor I was craving. Plus, they were way easier and quicker to make. I will definitely be making these again when I need a quick cinnamon bun fix. If you’ve got some pancake mix lying around, give it a try! You might be surprised at how tasty these little guys turn out.

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