Description
These Gingerbread Pancakes with Maple Syrup are a cozy holiday breakfast classic. Fluffy, spiced with ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and drizzled with maple syrup, they’re the perfect addition to your Christmas pancakes recipes or festive brunch menu.
Ingredients
Scale
Pancake Batter
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice, rested 5 minutes)
- ¼ cup molasses
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Serving
- Pure maple syrup
- Whipped cream or yogurt
- Toasted pecans or walnuts
- Fresh fruit such as pears or apples
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and brown sugar.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk egg, buttermilk, molasses, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine: Stir wet ingredients into dry until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Cook pancakes: Heat a greased skillet or griddle over medium heat. Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake and cook until bubbles form. Flip and cook until golden brown.
- Serve: Stack pancakes, drizzle with maple syrup, and top with nuts, cream, or fruit.
Notes
- Don’t skip molasses—it’s key to authentic gingerbread flavor.
- Let the batter rest 5–10 minutes for fluffier pancakes.
- Use medium heat to avoid burning before they cook through.
- Fresh spices give the best flavor—avoid stale jars.
- Variation: Add ½ cup pumpkin puree for pumpkin gingerbread pancakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Holiday Recipes
- Method: Stovetop, Mixing
- Cuisine: American, Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2–3 pancakes
Keywords: Gingerbread Pancakes, Christmas pancakes recipes, ginger bread pancakes, festive breakfast, holiday brunch ideas, maple syrup pancakes