Fluffy Pumpkin Spice Pancakes (Printable View)

Light, airy pancakes with pumpkin and warm spices, ideal for cozy autumn mornings and easy preparation.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

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

→ Wet Ingredients

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

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice until evenly blended.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk milk, pumpkin puree, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
03 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix to maintain fluffiness.
04 - Heat 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 the surface and edges appear set, about 2–3 minutes.
06 - Flip pancakes and cook an additional 1–2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
07 - Serve warm topped with maple syrup, whipped cream, or toasted pecans as desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • They're genuinely fluffy without tasting thick or heavy, because the pumpkin keeps everything tender.
  • The spice blend is balanced enough that you taste autumn in every bite, not just a wallop of cinnamon.
  • You can have them on the table in under 30 minutes, which means weekday mornings feel special without the stress.
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter is the fastest way to turn fluffy pancakes into hockey pucks, so resist the urge to stir until it's completely smooth.
  • If your griddle is too hot, the outside will burn before the inside cooks, so medium heat is your friend here.
  • Letting the batter rest for a few minutes makes a noticeable difference in how airy they turn out, so if you can spare the time, take it.
03 -
  • Brown sugar in the batter adds moisture and depth, so don't substitute regular sugar even though they seem like the same thing.
  • If your pancakes are coming out dense, your baking powder or baking soda is probably old—replace them if they're more than a few months open.
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