Spiced Gingerbread Pancakes Maple (Printable)
Fluffy pancakes infused with gingerbread spices, served golden with rich maple syrup for a cozy morning.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
03 - 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
04 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - 2 teaspoons ground ginger
07 - 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
08 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
→ Wet Ingredients
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 1 cup whole milk
12 - ⅓ cup unsulphured molasses
13 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ For Serving
15 - Maple syrup, warmed
16 - Optional: whipped cream, toasted pecans, or fresh berries
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a large bowl until evenly mixed.
02 - In a separate bowl, beat eggs with whole milk, molasses, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients; stir gently until just combined, leaving some lumps intact to avoid overmixing.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
05 - Pour ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the griddle. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges appear set, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
06 - Turn pancakes and cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked through.
07 - Stack pancakes and drizzle generously with warmed maple syrup. Top with optional whipped cream, toasted pecans, or fresh berries as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The blend of gingerbread spices turns simple pancakes into a festive treat that feels like a warm hug.
- Once you try them with maple syrup drizzled on top, you’ll see why they quickly became a weekend favorite.
02 -
- Never overmix the batter; a few lumps mean fluffier pancakes with better texture.
- Using unsulphured molasses changes everything—don<#x27>t substitute with regular syrup or honey if you want that authentic flavor.
03 -
- Rest the batter for about 5 minutes before cooking; the spices bloom and the texture improves.
- The secret to flipping is patience—wait until bubbles pop and edges set completely to avoid deflating your pancakes.