Description
Delicious and fluffy pumpkin pancakes bursting with warm pumpkin pie spices, perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch. These pancakes combine the smooth richness of pumpkin puree with a blend of aromatic spices to create a comforting fall-inspired dish that is easy to make and sure to impress.
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 griddle or pan: Preheat your griddle, whether electric or stovetop, or a large pan to medium heat, approximately 350ºF, to ensure your pancakes cook evenly and develop a nice golden crust.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, brown sugar, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir them together thoroughly and set aside.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate, clean mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, milk, and melted butter until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine wet and dry: Add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients bowl. Gently fold the mixture with a spatula or spoon until just combined. Leave some small lumps in the batter to avoid overmixing, which can make pancakes tough.
- Prepare the cooking surface: Lightly grease the preheated griddle or pan with a bit of oil or butter. You only need to do this once before cooking the first batch.
- Cook the pancakes: Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, pour batter onto the hot surface for evenly sized pancakes. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes until you see air bubbles forming and starting to pop in the center; this signals it is time to flip.
- Flip and finish cooking: Flip the pancakes carefully and cook the other side for an additional 1 to 3 minutes. The exact time depends on your heat source. Pancakes should be golden brown and cooked through. Use a spatula to gently lift the side to check doneness without disturbing too many pancakes.
- Keep warm and serve: If cooking in batches, transfer cooked pancakes to a warm oven to keep them hot. Serve the pumpkin pancakes warm with maple syrup or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter; some lumps are good for fluffier pancakes.
- Use a 1/4 cup scoop for uniform pancake size and even cooking.
- You can keep cooked pancakes warm in a low-temperature oven (about 200ºF) while finishing other batches.
- Adjust cooking time based on your stove and pan to avoid burning or undercooking.
- Serve these pancakes with maple syrup, whipped cream, or nuts for added flavor and texture.
