Print

Gilmore Girls Pumpkin Pancakes | Cinnamon Butter Recipe

Gilmore Girls Pumpkin Pancakes | Cinnamon Butter Recipe
Print Recipe

★★★★★

5.2 from 15 reviews

Delight in the cozy flavors of Gilmore Girls Pumpkin Pancakes with a delicious cinnamon sugar swirl and a luscious homemade cinnamon butter topping. These fluffy pumpkin spice pancakes are perfect for autumn mornings, combining warm spices and a hint of sweetness with a unique no-flip cooking method to preserve the beautiful cinnamon swirl design.

Ingredients

Scale

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, at 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, at 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 all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, ground cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice. Create a well in the center and add the egg, milk, pumpkin purée, vegetable oil, and vanilla bean paste. Mix gently until just combined—avoid overmixing to keep your pancakes fluffy. Set the batter aside.
  2. Cinnamon Sugar Swirl Preparation: In a medium bowl, blend the softened butter with granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Add one tablespoon of the pancake batter and mix until smooth. Transfer this mixture into a piping bag, snip the tip, and set aside for decorating.
  3. Cooking the Pancakes: Preheat a pancake pan over medium heat for 5 minutes and lightly oil the surface with butter. Scoop about 1/4 cup of pancake batter per pancake onto the pan. Immediately pipe the cinnamon sugar swirl over each pancake. Cook until small bubbles form on the surface, about 1-2 minutes. Add a small teaspoon of water to the edge of the pan and quickly cover with a lid to steam and finish cooking for another 1-2 minutes. This steaming method allows the pancakes to cook through without flipping, preserving the cinnamon swirl design. Butter the pan between batches and repeat with the remaining batter and swirl mixture. Set cooked pancakes aside.
  4. Cinnamon Butter Preparation: Beat softened butter with powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, honey, vanilla bean paste, and sea salt until creamy. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe the cinnamon butter generously over warm pancakes. Serve immediately and enjoy the flavors of autumn!

Notes

  • Do not overmix the pancake batter to keep pancakes fluffy and tender.
  • The steaming method with the lid allows pancakes to cook thoroughly without flipping, preserving the cinnamon swirl design.
  • Use softened butter for both the cinnamon sugar swirl and cinnamon butter to ensure smooth mixing and easy piping.
  • The vanilla bean paste adds a rich flavor and is optional but recommended for enhanced taste.
  • Adjust the amount of honey in the cinnamon butter according to your preferred sweetness.
  • Leftover cinnamon butter can be refrigerated and used on other pancakes, waffles, or toast.

Nutrition

Keywords: pumpkin pancakes, cinnamon butter, autumn breakfast, Gilmore Girls recipe, pumpkin spice pancakes, cinnamon swirl, homemade pancake recipe

Find it online: https://tastemadebyclara.com/gilmore-girls-pumpkin-pancakes-cinnamon-butter-recipe/