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Stack of fluffy pumpkin pancakes topped with a pat of melting butter and maple syrup on a plate

Pumpkin Pancakes

Fluffy pancakes made with real pumpkin puree and warm fall spices, cooked until golden on a moderate griddle.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 pancakes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
  • 1¼ cups whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Whisk the dry ingredients together.
  2. Whisk the pumpkin and eggs together, then add the milk, butter, and vanilla.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients just until no flour streaks remain.
  4. Rest the batter 5 minutes.
  5. Heat a greased skillet or griddle over medium low heat.
  6. Pour ¼ cup portions of batter and spread gently if needed.
  7. Cook 3 to 4 minutes until bubbles form and edges look set.
  8. Flip and cook 2 to 3 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  9. Keep warm under foil while finishing remaining batches.
  10. Serve with butter, maple syrup, and toasted pecans if using.

Notes

Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days. Reheat in a toaster for best texture. Freezes up to 2 months.
Allergens: Contains egg, dairy, and wheat.
Notes: Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA FoodData Central data and do not include syrup.