Description
These Gingerbread Pancakes are a festive treat filled with the warm, spicy flavors of the holiday season. With molasses, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, each bite is a comforting burst of holiday cheer. Top them with syrup, whipped cream, or a sprinkle of chocolate chips for an extra indulgent breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup blackstrap molasses
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Syrup (for topping)
- Whipped cream, Greek yogurt, or chocolate chips (optional, for topping)
- Extra butter (for greasing the skillet)
Instructions
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, molasses, and whole milk until smooth.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are fine.
- Cook the Pancakes:
- Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with extra butter.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the skillet. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface of the pancake.
- Flip the pancakes and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve:
- Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings like syrup, whipped cream, Greek yogurt, or a sprinkle of chocolate chips.
Notes
- You can store leftover pancakes in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze them for later.
- If you want extra flavor, add mini chocolate chips or nuts to the batter.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute the milk with a non-dairy alternative like almond milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Holiday
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American, Holiday
Keywords: Gingerbread pancakes, holiday pancakes, Christmas pancakes, festive breakfast, fluffy pancakes, gingerbread breakfast