Gingerbread Pancakes

Two favorite classics collide in this delicious gingerbread pancake recipe. Gingerbread isn’t just for Christmas anymore. Not when you love it as much as I do. Their perfectly comforting for any cold winter morning when you need something extra special to start your day. The whole wheat flour is a wonderful backdrop for the warm spices, brown sugar and molasses without being overly heavy. A sprinkling of lemon peel brightens everything right up. Chocolate chips are optional; and are sure to be a hit with kids. I imagine they’d make a charming Valentine’s Day breakfast; especially with a big dollop of whip cream and some super sweet heart sprinkles.

Gingerbread Pancakes

(Inspired by Good Housekeeping Cookbook)

(Makes 10 4-inch pancakes)

3/4 cup Whole Wheat Flour

1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour

2 teaspoons Baking Powder

1 teaspoon Cinnamon

1 + 1/2 teaspoon Ginger

3/4 teaspoon Cloves

1 tablespoon Brown Sugar

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg

1 + 1/3 cup Milk*

1 tablespoon Molasses

3 tablespoons Canola Oil

1 Egg, slightly beaten

lemon peel, fresh grated

butter or margarine

100% Maple Syrup

Mini Chocolate Chips, optional, for mixing in, dotting over the tops or serving with

Whip Cream, optional

1. In a large bowl whisk together all the dry ingredients. In a medium bowl whisk together the milk and molasses until combined well.

2. Add the milk, oil, and egg to the dry ingredients. And 1/2 cup chocolate chips if desired. Stir until flour is just moistened. Let batter sit for 10 minutes.

3. Preheat a large skillet on medium-low heat. Add a small pat of butter and coat pan. Pour batter by scant 1/4 cups onto skillet, making a few at a time. (Dot chocolate chips over top if desired). Cook until tops get bubbly and edges start to look dry. Flip and cook the other side until golden.

4. Repeat until all the batter is used, greasing the skillet with butter each time. Serve with lemon peel sprinkled over top, additional butter, maple syrup, and whipped cream.

*Add more milk for a thinner pancake.

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