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Quick and easy to make, these Gingerbread Pancakes are a must-try for a cozy, festive breakfast that feels like a special treat any day of the week!
If you enjoy making a homemade breakfast but don’t have hours to spend doing it, these gingerbread pancakes are your new best friend. In less than an hour, your family will enjoy a home-cooked meal to start the day. They’re also great for overnight guests during the holidays.
They’re made with pantry staples, and the warm spices and molasses give them that festive holiday vibe we all love. My kids love them, and yours will, too!
What I Love About These Gingerbread Pancakes
- Warm and Cozy Flavors: I’ve worked to create the perfect blend of spices and molasses to bring holiday cheer to your breakfast table.
- Customizable: Top with syrup, whipped cream, or powdered sugar for an extra treat. There is something for everyone!
- Crowd-pleaser: Great for special occasions or when you want to impress without the stress!
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Ground ginger
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
- Ground cloves
- Eggs
- Molasses
- Buttermilk
- Vegetable or canola oil
How To Make Gingerbread Pancakes
- Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and spices in a bowl.
- Add egg, molasses, milk, and oil.
- Stir the batter until smooth.
- Pour batter onto a hot griddle or skillet.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Enjoy with syrup, butter, or your favorite toppings!
Equipment
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Whisk
- Large mixing bowl
- Griddle or skillet
- Spatula
- Large spoon or ladle
Recipe Tips For Success
Don’t Overmix the Batter: Whisk just until the wet and dry ingredients are combined. A few small lumps are okay, but overmixing can make the pancakes dense instead of fluffy.
Cook Low and Slow: Use medium heat and cook the pancakes thoroughly on the first side before flipping. This ensures a golden brown crust and fully cooked centers.
Keep Them Warm: While you finish cooking the batch, keep the pancakes warm in a low oven (around 200°F) on a baking sheet to serve them all hot at once.
Recipe FAQs
Can I make the batter ahead of time?
Yes, you can make this pancake batter ahead of time. After preparing the batter, cover it tightly and place it in the fridge. Just give it a quick stir before cooking.
What can I use instead of molasses?
You can substitute honey, maple syrup, or dark corn syrup if you do not have molasses. However, the overall flavor will be slightly different.
How do I know when to flip the pancakes?
When the edges look set, it is time to flip the pancakes, and bubbles form on the top. This should take about four to five minutes. However, use that time frame as a reference, as each griddle cooks differently.
Storage Tips
SERVE: Serve the pancakes warm with Maple syrup, whipped cream, powdered sugar, or butter.
STORE: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
FREEZE: Freeze cooked pancakes in a single layer, then store them in a freezer bag. Reheat in the toaster or microwave.
More Holiday Recipes
Homemade Gingerbread Pancakes
Equipment
- measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- whisk
- large mixing bowl
- Griddle or skillet
- Spatula
- Large spoon or ladle
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoons ground ginger
- 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup vegetable or canola oil
For Serving:
- Maple syrup
- Butter
- Whipped cream
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
Make Pancake Batter:
- Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and all the seasonings to a large measuring cup or mixing bowl and whisk until well combined.
- Add the egg, molasses, milk, and oil to the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth and fully combined.
Cook Pancakes:
- Heat a griddle or skillet to medium heat and spray it with cooking spray.
- Scoop the pancake batter onto the hot griddle and cook for 4-5 minutes or until the pancakes are golden brown on the bottom.
- Flip the pancakes and cook on the other side for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Remove the pancakes from the griddle and keep them warm while you repeat the process with the remaining batter.
Serve:
- Serve the pancakes immediately with your choice of toppings, such as maple syrup, butter, whipped cream, or powdered sugar.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
