Pumpkin Spice Pancakes (Printable)

Fluffy pancakes with pumpkin puree and warm autumn spices—an easy 25-minute breakfast perfect for cozy mornings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
03 - 2 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
07 - 1/2 tsp ground ginger
08 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
09 - 1/8 tsp ground cloves

→ Wet Ingredients

10 - 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
11 - 1 cup whole milk
12 - 2 large eggs
13 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (plus more for cooking)
14 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves until evenly distributed.
02 - In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin puree, milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix as a few lumps are acceptable.
04 - Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
05 - Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on surface and edges appear set, approximately 2-3 minutes.
06 - Flip pancakes and cook an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through completely.
07 - Repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm with maple syrup, whipped cream, or chopped pecans if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The pancakes develop this incredible crispy edge while staying impossibly fluffy inside, a texture contrast I spent three batches perfecting.
  • They hold up beautifully under maple syrup without getting soggy, which means you can actually taste both the pumpkin and the spices in every bite.
02 -
  • Letting the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking allows the baking powder to activate and the flour to hydrate, resulting in fluffier pancakes with better texture.
  • The first pancake is almost always a test run, so don't be discouraged if it isn't perfect, it's helping you dial in the right temperature for your pan.
03 -
  • For the ultimate texture contrast, try adding 2 tablespoons of finely chopped toasted pecans directly to the batter, which creates little pockets of warmth and crunch throughout each pancake.
  • If your pumpkin puree seems watery (which can happen with some brands), strain it through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth for 20 minutes before measuring, resulting in more concentrated flavor and better pancake structure.
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