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The Ultimate Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe with Cinnamon Butter – Perfect for Gilmore Girls Fans

5 from 7 votes
If you're a fan of "Gilmore Girls," then you know how much the show celebrates cozy, comforting meals—and nothing says comfort quite like a stack of warm, fluffy pumpkin pancakes topped with rich, homemade cinnamon butter. These pumpkin pancakes are inspired by the cozy, fall-infused atmosphere of Stars Hollow, giving you all the warm, nostalgic feelings you love from the show. Perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast or a festive fall brunch, these pancakes are a must-try for any "Gilmore Girls" fan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 pancakes
Course: Breakfast
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin Pancakes
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 3/4 cup buttermilk room temperature
  • 2 tbsp butter melted and cooled
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Butter
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, buttermilk, melted and cooled butter, eggs, and vanilla.
  3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  4. Make the cinnamon butter by beating together the butter, powdered sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt using an electric mixer. Set aside.
  5. In a pan over medium heat, add a little butter or cooking oil.
  6. Use a ladle or large spoon to scoop out dollops of pancake batter, about 1/4 a cup of batter. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until you see bubbles start to form.
  7. Top your pancakes with a dollop of the cinnamon butter, maple syrup, and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice if desired.

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