Description
Fluffy and vibrant pumpkin pancakes perfect for a festive Halloween breakfast that will bring joy and nostalgia to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Gold Medal unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup water
- Black food coloring
- 2 cups Original Bisquick mix
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Red and yellow (or orange) food coloring
- Chocolate chips for decorating
- Whipped cream for topping
- Fruit slices and candy eyes for festive touches
Instructions
- Heat all syrup ingredients in a saucepan, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and turns into a deep, luscious black. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, mix all pancake ingredients until you achieve a smooth, velvety texture and a delightful orange color.
- Preheat a greased griddle over medium heat, allowing it to warm perfectly for that golden crust.
- Spoon the pumpkin pancake batter onto the griddle, shaping it into cute little pumpkin forms.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes on each side, allowing them to rise to golden perfection while keeping that fluffy interior.
- Transfer to plates, and drizzle the warm syrup generously over each pancake, letting it ooze and soak in.
- Decorate with chocolate chips or playful candy eyes for a Halloween twist.
Notes
These pancakes are best served fresh but can be prepped ahead of time. Consider using whole wheat flour or sugar substitutes as healthier alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg