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Fluffy Jack-o-Lantern Pumpkin Pancakes: Easy Kid-Friendly Breakfast

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These fluffy jack-o-lantern pumpkin pancakes are a festive and fun breakfast that kids love. Made with simple ingredients and ready in under 25 minutes, they feature adorable jack-o-lantern faces piped with chocolate, making breakfast a memorable Halloween activity.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup (pure)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure)
  • ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (melted, for faces)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil (for thinning chocolate)
  • Extra chocolate chips for ‘warts’ or pumpkin stems (optional)
  • Extra maple syrup (for serving, warmed)
  • Whipped cream (optional, for serving)
  • Orange and black sprinkles (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves until evenly distributed.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until light and frothy (about 1 minute). Add the pumpkin puree, buttermilk, maple syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined—a few lumps are okay. Do not overmix. The batter should be thick but pourable; if too thick, add a tablespoon of milk at a time.
  4. Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes while the griddle heats up. Meanwhile, melt the chocolate chips with coconut oil in 20-second intervals in the microwave, stirring between each. Transfer to a piping bag or zip-top bag and snip a tiny corner off.
  5. Heat a griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Test by flicking a drop of water onto the surface—if it sizzles and evaporates, it’s ready. Lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.
  6. Using a cookie scoop or ¼ cup measure, pour batter onto the griddle, leaving about 2 inches between pancakes. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set (about 2-3 minutes). Flip carefully and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown and springy.
  7. While pancakes are still warm (but not hot), pipe jack-o-lantern faces onto each pancake using the melted chocolate—triangle eyes, a jagged smile, and optional nose. Add chocolate chip ‘warts’ if desired. Let chocolate set for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Serve immediately stacked on plates with warm maple syrup, whipped cream, and sprinkles if desired.

Notes

Don’t overmix the batter—lumps are okay. Keep heat at medium to avoid burning. Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Pipe faces on warm (not hot) pancakes to prevent chocolate from melting. Leftover pancakes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat in a toaster or oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.

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