Brave 3 Fantastic Gingerbread Pancakes Worth Waking Up For
These Gingerbread Pancakes offer a warm, spiced, and fluffy breakfast perfect for elevating your weekend mornings with a festive holiday flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 8 pancakes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter, plus more for the griddle
- 1/4 cup molasses
Instructions
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and brown sugar in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and molasses until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
- Heat a lightly buttered griddle or large skillet over medium heat.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and bubbles appear on the surface. Flip and cook the other side until done.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For extra rich flavor, use buttermilk instead of regular milk.
- Molasses is key for that deep gingerbread taste; do not skip it.
- Keep the cooked pancakes warm on a baking sheet in a low oven (around 200°F) while you finish the batch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: Approx. 200
- Sugar: Approx. 8g
- Sodium: Approx. 300mg
- Fat: Approx. 7g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 3g
- Trans Fat: Trace
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 30g
- Fiber: Approx. 1g
- Protein: Approx. 6g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 35mg