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Gingerbread Pancakes Recipe

Soft, fluffy, and full of warm holiday spice — perfect for cozy mornings!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp cloves
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup milk or buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp molasses
  • 2 tbsp melted butter plus extra for cooking
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and brown sugar.
  2. In another bowl, mix egg, milk, molasses, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir gently until combined.
  4. Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and grease lightly with butter.
  5. Pour ¼ cup batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form, flip, and cook until golden brown.
  6. Serve warm with maple syrup, whipped cream, or powdered sugar.