In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter. Slowly whisk in the flour mixture until just combined.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Grease the pan with butter or cooking spray.
Pour 1/4 cup of the batter onto the skillet. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the sugar mixture over the batter. Cook until the edges are golden and the pancake looks done, about 2 minutes. Flip the pancake and cook until golden and cooked through, about 1 minute.
Repeat with the remaining batter, sugar mixture, and pecans.
Serve the pancakes warm with butter, syrup, or your favorite topping.
Interesting Facts
Cinnamon Roll Pancakes are a great way to use up leftover cinnamon rolls.
These pancakes freeze well, so make a double batch and freeze for a quick breakfast.
Adding raisins, nuts, or other ingredients to the batter adds flavor and texture to the pancakes.