Gingerbread Pancakes
Only 5 days until Christmas!! It always comes and goes so quickly but thankfully it comes every year. I love Christmas and how excited my kids get for it every year! It’s just like the movie Elf where Buddy screams “Santa’s coming!!” That has been my kids for the last month. There’s just no holiday like it and it’s my favorite day of the year. And every Christmas we have some sort of festive breakfast like these gingerbread pancakes! They taste just like a gingerbread cookie but in tender pancake form! They are brimming with spices and packed with the rich gingerbread flavor of blackstrap molasses. A spritz of lemon juice or lemon zest really balances the earthy and spicy flavors ginger and cloves, and you can sweeten them up with more dark brown sugar or vanilla extract. These would also be delicious with some sort of cinnamon syrup, which I haven’t yet shared a recipe for but if you have one or can find one I think it would be a could pairing. Maple syrup is also delicious with these though if you don’t want to put in the extra effort. We also use chocolate chips, whipped cream, and festive Christmas sprinkles.
Gingerbread Pancake Batter
When you stir your dry ingredients with your wet ingredients, don’t panic. The batter for these will be runnier than your traditional pancake batter but they should still cook up nice and fluffy. Just be sure the pancake is cooking evenly on medium heat before each flip on the skillet. They are probably the most flavorful pancakes I’ve ever had and I love that they are totally fitting for the holiday season! Serve them with a side of scrambled cheesy eggs, crispy bacon, and a glass of fresh orange juice and you’ve got a simple holiday breakfast everyone will love!
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