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Gilmore Girls Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe

Gilmore Girls Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe
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These Gilmore Girls Pumpkin Pancakes combine the flavors of warm pumpkin spice with a delightful cinnamon sugar swirl, topped with a rich cinnamon butter, making them the perfect cozy breakfast for fall or any time you want a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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Pumpkin Spice Pancakes

  • 8.82 oz (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp (8 g) baking powder
  • 1 tsp (4 g) baking soda
  • 1 Tbsp (12 g) sugar
  • 1 tsp (2 g) ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp (1 g) pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 egg
  • 12.88 oz (365 g) milk
  • 8.54 oz (242 g) pumpkin purée
  • 1.41 oz (40 g) vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp (5 g) vanilla bean paste

Cinnamon Sugar Swirl

  • 2 oz (55 g) butter, softened (room temperature)
  • 2 oz (55 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp (4 g) ground cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp pancake batter

Cinnamon Butter (Personal Addition)

  • 4 oz (115 g) butter, softened (room temperature)
  • 2.12 oz (60 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp (3 g) ground cinnamon
  • 1.41 oz (40 g) honey
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) vanilla bean paste
  • 1/16 tsp (0.38 g) sea salt

Instructions

  1. Pumpkin Spice Pancakes Batter Preparation: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, ground cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice until evenly combined. Make a well in the center and add the egg, milk, pumpkin purée, vegetable oil, and vanilla bean paste. Gently mix everything until just incorporated; avoid overmixing to keep the pancakes fluffy. Set the batter aside while you prepare the other components.
  2. Cinnamon Sugar Swirl Preparation: In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon. Add one tablespoon of the pancake batter to this mixture and stir until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag and snip off the tip. Set aside for use when cooking the pancakes.
  3. Cooking the Pancakes: Heat a pancake pan or non-stick skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, then lightly grease it with a bit of butter. Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the pan. Immediately pipe the cinnamon sugar swirl mixture over each pancake in a swirl pattern. Cook until small bubbles form on the surface, about 1-2 minutes. Add a small teaspoon of water around the edges of the pan and quickly cover with a lid to steam the pancakes for an additional 1-2 minutes. This method avoids flipping, preserving the cinnamon swirl design. Repeat the process with remaining batter and swirl mixture, buttery the pan between batches as needed. Keep the pancakes warm while you prepare the cinnamon butter.
  4. Cinnamon Butter Preparation: In a clean bowl, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, honey, vanilla bean paste, and sea salt until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe the cinnamon butter generously over the warm pancakes before serving for a delicious finishing touch.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the pancake batter to maintain light and fluffy pancakes.
  • Using the steaming method instead of flipping preserves the cinnamon swirl pattern on pancakes.
  • Pumpkin pie spice can be substituted with a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger if homemade spice blend is unavailable.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for the best batter consistency.
  • The cinnamon butter adds a rich, sweet, and spiced flavor that complements the pancakes perfectly but can be omitted for a simpler version.
  • This recipe serves well for a family breakfast or brunch with leftovers reheatable gently on a skillet or microwave.

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