Gingerbread Pancakes Recipe
Indulge in warm gingerbread pancakes, bursting with spices and sweetness—your perfect festive breakfast treat!
When it comes to the holidays, I love making “special occasion” breakfasts. Pancakes are a great option because there are so many delicious ways to add seasonal inspiration to this simple breakfast food.
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Today’s recipe for fluffy gingerbread pancakes is the perfect way to start Christmas morning. These pancakes have all the warm, spicy flavors of my favorite gingerbread cookies, but in breakfast form. You have to try them!
If you want more decadent pancake recipes to share with your family, try these pumpkin spice pancakes, the best chocolate pancakes, or this caramel apple pancake recipe.
Gingerbread Pancakes
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Servings: About 10 Pancakes
Ingredients
- Egg – this is the ultimate binding agent that helps everything hold together while adding a touch of richness.
- Unsalted butter, melted – melted butter provides deliciously rich flavor and tenderness.
- Vanilla extract – a splash of vanilla adds a warm, sweet aroma and perfectly complements the other spices.
- Molasses – blackstrap molasses contributes a deep, earthy sweetness that adds complexity to your recipe.
- Whole milk – creamy whole milk keeps things moist and lends a velvety texture to your batter.
- All-purpose flour – this versatile flour is the backbone of your recipe, providing structure and stability.
- Baking powder – baking powder is the magic ingredient that gives your pancakes that light, airy rise.
- Sugar – granulated sugar adds a touch of sweetness and helps achieve that lovely golden color.
- Brown sugar – dark brown sugar brings a deeper sweetness with an extra hint of molasses flavor.
- Cinnamon – cinnamon is a warm, comforting spice that’s perfect for any baked good.
- Ground cloves – ground cloves provide a subtle, aromatic kick that rounds out the flavor beautifully.
- Ground ginger – ginger packs a zesty punch that adds a lovely warmth and depth to your pancakes.
- Syrup (for topping) – whipped cream, Greek yogurt, or chocolate chips would be delicious topping choices too.
- Extra butter (for skillet) – a little extra butter in the skillet ensures everything cooks beautifully and adds an irresistible richness.
Instructions
1. Start by placing the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger into a large mixing bowl.
2. Stir or whisk all of the dry ingredients together, then add in egg, melted butter, vanilla, molasses, and milk.
3. Using a hand mixer, mix the wet ingredients into the flour mixture until well combined. Heat up a skillet on medium heat.
4. Now here is the trick to mess free, perfect pancakes! Pour your batter into a piping bag. Cut off the tip, grease your skillet with butter or cooking spray, and pipe batter into a perfect circle in the center of your skillet. Start in the center and work your way out with the batter.
5. Cook the pancake until the edges are cooked through and bubbles begin to pop on the surface.
6. Flip quickly and cook the opposite side until golden brown. Stack on a serving dish.
7. Top with butter and maple syrup and enjoy!
These are the perfect pancakes for Christmas morning!
Recipe Notes
- Coconut oil makes a great substitute for butter, adding a light flavor and moisture while keeping it dairy-free.
- Incorporate orange zest for an extra layer of citrus flavor that complements the ginger beautifully.
- A dash of nutmeg brings a warm, festive flavor that enhances the overall spice blend.
- Boost protein and fiber by stirring in a scoop of protein powder or ground oats for a heartier pancake.
- Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the freezer; just pop them in the toaster for a quick breakfast later!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make these gingerbread pancakes without molasses?
While molasses adds that deep, rich flavor you expect in gingerbread, you can substitute it with dark brown sugar or honey if you’re in a pinch. Just know the pancakes might be a little less “gingerbread-cookie-like” without it! For that warm holiday vibe, dark brown sugar will give you a similar caramelized taste.
How can I make my pancakes fluffier?
The secret to a light and fluffy pancake is to not overmix the batter! Stir until just combined—lumps are okay! This avoids activating too much gluten, which can turn your pancakes into dense frisbees. And don’t forget to let your pan get nice and hot before pouring the batter in
What toppings go best with gingerbread pancakes?
Oh, where to start? For an indulgent treat, drizzle them with maple syrup, or go all-out with caramel sauce. For something creamy, try a dollop of whipped cream or a luscious maple cream cheese topping.
More Pancake Recipes
If you think that these are great then you simply have to try one of these! There’s a pancake recipe for every palate, even the picky ones…
- Banana Pancakes
- Chocolate Pancakes
- Pumpkin Spice Pancakes
- Mini Pancakes
- Cornmeal Pancakes
- Bisquick Pancakes
- Pancake Skewers
- Copycat Mc Donalds Pancakes
- Blender Banana Oat Pancakes
- Carbquick Pancakes
- Caramel Apple Pancakes
- Grinch Pancakes
- Sausage Pancakes on a Stick
- Homemade Pancake Syrup
Loaded with classic gingerbread flavor, your family is going to love these festive pancakes!
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Gingerbread Pancakes Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 3 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground cloves
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- Syrup for topping
Instructions
- Start by placing your flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger into a large mixing bowl.
- Stir or whisk all of the dry ingredients together, then add in your egg, melted butter, vanilla, molasses, and milk.
- Using a hand mixer, mix the wet ingredients into the flour mixture until well combined. Heat up a skillet on medium heat.
- Now here is the trick to mess free, perfect pancakes! Pour your batter into a piping bag.
- Cut off the tip, grease your skillet with butter or cooking spray, and pipe batter into a perfect circle in the center of your skillet. Start in the center and work your way out with the batter.
- Cook your pancake until the edges are cooked through and bubbles begin to pop on the surface.
- Flip quickly and cook the opposite side until golden brown. Stack on a serving dish.
- Top with butter and maple syrup and enjoy!
Notes
- Coconut oil makes a great substitute for butter, adding a light flavor and moisture while keeping it dairy-free.
- Incorporate orange zest for an extra layer of citrus flavor that complements the ginger beautifully.
- A dash of nutmeg brings a warm, festive flavor that enhances the overall spice blend.
- Boost protein and fiber by stirring in a scoop of protein powder or ground oats for a heartier pancake.
- Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the freezer; just pop them in the toaster for a quick breakfast later!
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