Description

Thick and fluffy pumpkin pancakes made with real pumpkin puree, buttermilk, and warm fall spices. Cooked until golden brown, they're perfect for a cozy breakfast or breakfast-for-dinner night.

Ingredients

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1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
½ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 large egg
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Butter or cooking spray, for greasing the pan

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Instructions

1. Combine the dry ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
2. Mix the wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, egg, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
3. Make the batter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir just until combined. A few small lumps are fine. Avoid overmixing, which can make the pancakes dense. Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes.
4. Heat the skillet. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.
5. Cook the pancakes. Pour about ¼ cup batter into the skillet for each pancake, gently spreading it into a circle about 5 inches wide if needed. Cook for 2–3 minutes, or until bubbles begin forming on the surface and the edges look set.
6. Flip and finish. Carefully flip each pancake and cook for another 2–3 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining batter, adjusting the heat if the pancakes brown too quickly.
7. Serve warm. Top with butter, maple syrup, or your favorite pancake toppings.

Notes

Pumpkin puree: Use plain pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Pumpkin pie filling contains added sugar and spices that will change the flavor of the pancakes.

Cooking tip: These pancakes are thicker than traditional pancakes, so medium heat works best. If the outsides brown before the centers are cooked, lower the heat slightly.

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Category: Breakfast
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American