Save Fluffy pancakes infused with warm gingerbread spices, perfect for a festive breakfast or winter brunch.
I have made these pancakes for holiday mornings and their cozy aroma fills the kitchen with festive cheer every time.
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients: 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, ¼ tsp ground cloves, pinch of salt
- Wet Ingredients: 2 large eggs, ¾ cup (190 ml) milk, 2 tbsp molasses, 2 tbsp brown sugar, ½ stick (¼ cup or 65 g) unsalted butter melted (plus more for cooking), ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a large mixing bowl whisk together the flour baking powder ground ginger ground cinnamon ground cloves and salt.
- Step 2:
- In a separate bowl whisk together the eggs milk melted butter molasses brown sugar and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Step 3:
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Gently fold together with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined do not overmix (a few lumps are fine).
- Step 4:
- Heat a heavy-based pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat. Lightly grease with a little butter.
- Step 5:
- Pour about ⅓ cup of batter per pancake into the pan. Cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles begin to form on the surface and the edges look set. Flip and cook for another 2–3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Step 6:
- Repeat with remaining batter adding more butter to the pan as needed.
- Step 7:
- Stack pancakes and serve warm topped with butter and maple syrup.
Save These pancakes are always a hit with my family especially around the holidays when we gather for brunch.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls whisk wooden spoon or spatula measuring cups and spoons heavy-based pan or cast-iron skillet ladle or measuring cup (for portioning batter)
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (gluten) eggs milk and butter (dairy). Check all ingredients for potential cross-contamination or traces of allergens if sensitive.
Nutritional Information
Calories 225 Total Fat 7 g Carbohydrates 34 g Protein 5 g per serving
Save Serve these gingerbread pancakes warm with your favorite toppings for a delightful festive treat.
Kitchen Guide
- → What spices give these pancakes their gingerbread flavor?
The warm gingerbread flavor comes from a blend of ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, which are mixed into the dry ingredients for a fragrant and festive taste.
- → Can I substitute ingredients to make these pancakes dairy-free?
Yes, plant-based butter and milk alternatives can be used to replace dairy, while maintaining the texture and flavor of the pancakes.
- → How do I prevent overmixing the batter?
Fold the wet and dry ingredients gently until just combined; a few lumps are fine. Overmixing can make the pancakes tough instead of fluffy.
- → What is the best skillet for cooking these pancakes?
A heavy-based pan or cast-iron skillet works best as it provides even heat, helping to cook the pancakes to a golden-brown finish.
- → What toppings enhance the flavor of these pancakes?
Butter and maple syrup are classic, but whipped cream, toasted pecans, or a light dusting of powdered sugar add delightful textures and flavors.