Fluffy Pumpkin Spice Pancakes (Printable Version)

Light, airy pancakes with pumpkin and warm spices for cozy autumn breakfasts.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon cloves)

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1 cup whole milk
08 - 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus additional for cooking)
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk the whole milk, pumpkin puree, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
05 - Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges are set, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
06 - Flip pancakes carefully and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
07 - Serve warm with maple syrup, whipped cream, or toasted pecans, as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're genuinely fluffy, not dense or heavy like some pumpkin pancakes can be.
  • The spice balance feels warm and comforting without being overwhelming.
  • They come together in less than 25 minutes, which means you can actually eat them while they're still warm.
02 -
  • Don't overmix the batter, even if it looks a little lumpy—those lumps even out during cooking and keep the pancakes light.
  • If your pancakes are turning out dense or not rising well, check that your baking powder and baking soda are fresh; old leavening agents won't do their job.
03 -
  • A tiny pinch of cardamom added to the spice mix brings out flavors you didn't even know were there, though it's absolutely optional.
  • If you want extra richness, brown the butter before adding it to the batter—the nutty flavor elevates the whole recipe.
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