Description
A festive fusion of pumpkin puree and classic gingerbread spices, these pancakes are fluffy, flavorful, and perfect for autumn or winter mornings.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup whole milk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, salt, and brown sugar until well combined.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, milk, egg, molasses, and melted butter. Whisk until the mixture is completely smooth.
Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to gently fold the mixture together until just combined. Do not overmix; lumps are okay.
Step 4: Preheat a non-stick griddle or large skillet over medium-low heat and lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.
Step 5: Scoop about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the griddle. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges appear dry.
Step 6: Carefully flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes on the other side until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 7: Serve the pumpkin gingerbread pancakes warm with maple syrup, butter, or whipped cream.
Notes
For the fluffiest pancakes, let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking. This allows the leavening agents to fully activate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast & Brunch
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Pancakes
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg