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Pumpkin Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes Recipe

4.7 from 53 reviews

Delight in these fluffy Pumpkin Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes featuring a rich pumpkin puree batter with beautiful cinnamon swirls, cooked to golden perfection on a skillet. Perfect for a cozy fall breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for batter)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for swirl)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat eggs, then add pumpkin puree, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth.
  3. Prepare Batter: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix to keep pancakes tender.
  4. Create Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon cinnamon with a few tablespoons of water or milk to create a thick paste. Drop spoonfuls onto the batter and use a skewer or fork to swirl the cinnamon into the pancake batter.
  5. Heat Skillet: Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
  6. Cook Pancakes: Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, then flip carefully. Cook another 2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Serve Warm: Serve pancakes hot with maple syrup, additional butter, or your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Use canned pumpkin puree if fresh pumpkin is unavailable.
  • To make these gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • Adjust cinnamon quantity based on your spice preference.
  • For extra fluffiness, separate eggs and whip the egg whites before folding them into the batter.
  • The cinnamon swirl adds both flavor and an attractive look, so be gentle while swirling to avoid overmixing.

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