Description
These Halloween Pancakes combine the warm spices of fall with pumpkin puree to create a festive and delicious breakfast treat. Fluffy and flavorful, they are perfect for celebrating the spooky season with a touch of sweetness from maple syrup and fun Halloween sprinkles.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Serving
- Maple syrup
- Halloween sprinkles or edible decorations
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt to evenly distribute all the spices and leavening agents.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and well blended.
- Make the Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the pancakes tender.
- Prepare Cooking Surface: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Pancakes: Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges start to look set, then flip carefully and cook the other side until golden brown.
- Serve: Serve the pancakes warm topped with maple syrup and a sprinkling of Halloween-themed sprinkles or other edible decorations for a festive finish.
Notes
- For fluffier pancakes, avoid overmixing the batter.
- You can substitute milk with any plant-based milk to make it dairy-free.
- If pumpkin puree is unavailable, canned pumpkin pie filling can be used but reduce added sugar accordingly.
- Use a lower heat if pancakes brown too quickly before cooking through.
- Store leftovers refrigerated and reheat gently on the skillet or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Halloween pancakes, pumpkin pancakes, fall breakfast, festive pancakes, spiced pancakes
