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Christmas Gingerbread Pancakes

These fluffy gingerbread pancakes are infused with warm holiday spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, with a hint of bright orange zest. Soft, golden, and aromatic, they’re the perfect festive breakfast for cozy winter mornings.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Baked Goods, Breakfast, Brunch, Comfort Food, Holiday
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp maple sugar or granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp cloves ground
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 orange zest
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 tbsp butter melted

Method
 

  1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugars, salt, and spices.
  2. Add egg, vanilla, orange zest, and buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
  3. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth, then fold in melted butter.
  4. Cook pancakes on a buttered skillet over medium heat, 2–3 minutes per side.
  5. Serve warm with butter, maple syrup, and desired toppings.

Notes

Avoid overmixing to keep pancakes light and fluffy. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven while finishing batches.