Description
These Pumpkin Pancakes are a deliciously fluffy breakfast treat that combines the warm flavors of pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice with a tender pancake base. Perfect for fall mornings or any time you crave a cozy, flavorful start to the day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Wet Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the Cooking Surface: Preheat your griddle, either electric or stovetop, or a large pan to medium heat, approximately 350ºF, to ensure even cooking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, brown sugar, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir well to evenly distribute all dry ingredients and set the mixture aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, milk, and melted butter until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients bowl. Using a spatula or spoon, gently mix until just combined. Retain some lumps and avoid overmixing to keep the pancakes fluffy.
- Grease the Pan: Lightly grease the heated griddle or pan with oil or butter once at the beginning to prevent sticking during cooking.
- Cook Pancakes – First Side: Scoop batter using a 1/4 cup measure onto the hot surface for consistent pancake size. Cook the pancakes for 2 to 4 minutes until air bubbles form and begin to pop in the center, indicating readiness to flip.
- Cook Pancakes – Second Side: Flip each pancake and cook for an additional 1 to 3 minutes until golden brown. Check doneness by gently lifting the edge of one pancake. Continue cooking in batches until all batter is used. Keep cooked pancakes warm in an oven if desired.
- Serve: Serve the pumpkin pancakes warm, ideally with maple syrup or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter; leaving some lumps ensures fluffy pancakes.
- Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to achieve uniform pancake sizes.
- You only need to grease the griddle or pan once at the start, not before each batch.
- If cooking multiple batches, keep finished pancakes warm in a low-temperature oven.
- Maple syrup is an ideal accompaniment, but butter, honey, or whipped cream can also be used.
