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Gingerbread Pancakes

Cozy Gingerbread Pancakes that Spark Holiday Joy

Delicious Gingerbread Pancakes infused with warm spices for a festive breakfast experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Batter Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pancakes
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be swapped with gluten-free flour.
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for added moisture.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh for the best rise.
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Pumpkin pie spice is a delightful alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Fresh ginger can be used for a robust flavor.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt Essential for balancing sweetness.
  • 1.25 cups Buttermilk Milk and lemon juice can be used in a pinch.
  • 1 large Egg A flax egg can be substituted for a vegan version.
  • 0.25 cups Unsalted Butter Vegetable oil can be a dairy-free option.
  • 0.25 cups Molasses Consider blackstrap molasses for deeper richness.
For Serving
  • to taste Maple Syrup Feel free to explore other syrup options for variety.

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • nonstick skillet
  • spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and salt until combined.
  2. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, blend buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and molasses until smooth.
  3. Mix wet and dry ingredients: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  4. Preheat and prepare skillet: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat, lightly spray with cooking spray.
  5. Cook pancakes: Pour about ⅓ cup of batter onto the skillet, cook for about 3-4 minutes until bubbles form.
  6. Flip and finish cooking: Flip each pancake and cook for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Continue cooking remaining batter: Repeat the pouring and cooking process until all batter is used.
  8. Serve and enjoy: Serve warm with maple syrup or toppings of choice.

Notes

Letting the batter sit for 5-10 minutes before cooking allows for fluffier pancakes. A few lumps in the batter are okay to avoid dense pancakes.