Gingerbread Pancakes Vanilla Glaze (Printable)

Classic gingerbread spice, vanilla glaze, and fluffy pancakes. Perfect for festive mornings and comforting breakfasts.

# What you'll need:

→ Pancakes

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
10 - 1 cup whole milk
11 - 2 large eggs
12 - 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
13 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for cooking
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Vanilla Glaze

15 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
16 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
17 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
18 - Pinch of salt

# Method:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves until evenly blended.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk whole milk, eggs, molasses, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should remain slightly lumpy.
04 - Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly brush the cooking surface with melted butter.
05 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup batter for each pancake onto the preheated skillet. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges are set, about 2–3 minutes. Flip and continue cooking for 1–2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with remaining batter, placing finished pancakes on a plate and covering to keep warm.
06 - In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and pourable. If needed, add extra milk a little at a time to reach drizzling consistency.
07 - Stack pancakes on serving plates and drizzle generously with vanilla glaze. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses basic pantry and fridge staples for both batter and glaze
  • Pancakes are extra fluffy with a gentle tang from buttermilk and molasses
  • Perfect treat for holiday mornings, brunch parties, or even breakfast-for-dinner nights
  • The vanilla glaze is simple but makes the dish feel indulgent and bakery-worthy
  • Customizable for allergies or vegan needs
02 -
  • High in warming spices like cinnamon ginger and cloves which are natural antioxidants
  • Soft fluffy pancakes that freeze and reheat beautifully making them meal-prep friendly
  • Easy to adapt for dairy-free or gluten-free diets
03 -
  • Sift your powdered sugar for the smoothest glaze
  • Do not overmix the batter Lumpy equals fluffy
  • Let the cooked pancakes rest covered by a towel to retain softness
  • A light touch with the griddle butter helps every pancake cook evenly without greasy spots

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