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Gingerbread Pancakes with Candied Ginger

Gingerbread Pancakes with Candied Ginger

It has been a long time since I made a batch of gingerbread pancakes, and an even longer time since I posted about them! I am always tweaking pancake recipes and, while the first batch from a few years ago is still good, a couple of changes make them even better.  Gingerbread really needs to have some molasses to give it a good gingerbread flavor, but it also needs some spices to give it that warmth that we expect from gingerbread.

I kept these pancakes simple, with just cinnamon, ground ginger and some nutmeg in the batter. Freshly ground nutmeg is always the most flavorful, but preground will work if you have none fresh. My favorite part – aside from the maple syrup that I poured all over these – is the chopped candied ginger (Ginger People’s Ginger Chips work perfectly here) that is mixed into the pancake batter. They really add a nice spicy sweetness and are a pleasant surprise when your bite into a little piece! I sprinkled some extra on top of the pancakes to mix in with the maple syrup, as well.

Gingerbread Pancakes with Candied Ginger

Gingerbread Pancakes with Candied Ginger
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 salt
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 cup finely chopped candied ginger, divided

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, sugar, and spices.
In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, vegetable oil and molasses. Pour into dry ingredients and whisk until batter is well combined. Whisk in 1/4 cup chopped, candied ginger.
Heat a nonstick or lightly greased pan over medium high heat, until a drop of water sizzles on it. Drop large dollops of batter to make 4-inch pancakes (or your desired size). Flip pancakes when their edges begin to look dry and their bottoms turn golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Cook until second side is golden, 1-2 minutes.
Serve pancakes hot with a sprinkle of the reserved chopped, candied ginger on top and maple syrup.

Makes 4 generous servings.

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19 Comments
  • Jenny
    November 29, 2009

    It is a tradition in our house to have pancakes on Christmas morning. I can’t wait to try these!!

  • Memoria
    November 29, 2009

    These look fantastic. Bookmarked!

  • Gis
    November 30, 2009

    Oh my!! this looks just so yummy!!

  • A&N
    November 30, 2009

    Talk about combining holiday spirits and breakfast! This looks great! Loved the addition of candied ginger 🙂

  • susan from food blogga
    November 30, 2009

    I have tried a couple of gingerbread pancake recipes and haven’t found a winner yet. You may have solved my problem, Nicole!

  • Jill
    November 30, 2009

    These look so, so good! My husband and I love to have pancakes for dinner, and these look like an excellent way to mix it up.

  • Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweets
    November 30, 2009

    I didn’t think it possible, but these photos are even better than the previous post. I love the candied ginger sprinkled on top. Now I’m really thankful that I just bought some candied ginger to use in scones with plenty left over.

  • Jon
    December 1, 2009

    Hey,
    i saw your delicious Gingerbread Pancakes with Candied Ginger and wrote down the recipe. But – Sry – I don’t leave a comment.

    There is a chance as I was to be in a hury.

    I baked your recipe for my company and they were all satisfied.
    They want more, but I couldn’t give them anymore. I’ve baked too little.

    Thx for the gorgeous recipe. taste sow daintily 😉

  • Karine
    December 6, 2009

    Your pancakes look fantastic! I am trying your recipe 🙂

  • Ashley
    December 17, 2009

    Ooo I need a stack of these pancakes asap!!

  • download marmaduke
    May 21, 2010

    I have tried a couple of gingerbread pancake recipes and haven’t found a winner yet. You may have solved my problem, Nicole!

  • download killers
    May 21, 2010

    Ooo I need a stack of these pancakes asap!!

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