Pumpkin Butterscotch Pancakes

4.94 from 45 votes

Pumpkin Butterscotch Pancakes

Perfect for fall, this Pumpkin Butterscotch Pancakes recipe combines pumpkin and butterscotch for an extra sweet treat that's ready in under 30 minutes.

Prep Time15

Cook Time8

Total Time23

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: Pancakes

Calories: 85kcal

Author: Chrysa

Ingredients

2 cups flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 ¼ cup milk
1 cup pumpkin puree
2 eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ cup butterscotch chips
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons melted butter
butter or canola oil to grease the pan

Instructions

In a large bowl mix together flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, pumpkin spice and baking powder together.
In a medium bowl mix together pumpkin puree, milk, vanilla extract, melted butter and eggs together.
Gently fold in wet mixture to the dry ingredients.
Heat griddle or pan to medium heat. Grease the pan.
Add in ¼ cup pancake batter.
Add a few butterscotch chips to the top of each pancake before flipping.
Brown each side of the pancakes for 3-4 minutes, flipping once, until cooked through.

Notes

Mixing Dry Ingredients: To avoid lumps, whisk the dry ingredients thoroughly, breaking up any clumps of flour or baking powder.

Avoid Overmixing: Mix the wet and dry ingredients just until combined; overmixing can result in tough pancakes.

Resting the Batter: Allow the batter to rest for 5-10 minutes before cooking to let the leavening agents do their job and create fluffier pancakes.

Preheat: Preheat your griddle or pan over medium heat, and test if it's ready by sprinkling a few drops of water – they should dance and sizzle.

Greasing the Pan: You can use additional butter or canola oil to grease the pan. Butter adds additional flavor, but I like the crispness the edges get using canola oil.

Don't Flip Too Early: Flip the pancakes only when bubbles form on the surface and the edges appear set to ensure even cooking.

Keeping Warm: To keep pancakes warm while making more batches, place them on a baking sheet in a 200° oven. To keep the edges crispy you can place them on a baking rack on top of the baking sheet.

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