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Gilmore Girls Pumpkin Pancakes | Cinnamon Butter Recipe

Gilmore Girls Pumpkin Pancakes | Cinnamon Butter Recipe
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Enjoy the cozy flavors of autumn with these Gilmore Girls Pumpkin Pancakes featuring a delightful cinnamon sugar swirl and a luscious cinnamon butter topping. This recipe combines tender pumpkin spice pancakes with a sweet cinnamon filling and a rich cinnamon butter, perfect for a comforting breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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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 large 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

  • 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. Prepare the Pancake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 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. Stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to ensure the pancakes remain fluffy. Set the batter aside.
  2. Make the Cinnamon Sugar Swirl: In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon of the pancake batter to this mixture and stir thoroughly. Transfer this cinnamon sugar swirl mixture into a piping bag and snip off the tip. Set aside for use during cooking.
  3. Cook the Pancakes: Preheat a pancake pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes and lightly grease it with butter. Scoop approximately 1/4 cup of pancake batter onto the pan for each pancake. Immediately pipe the cinnamon sugar swirl over the top of each pancake. Cook until small bubbles begin to form on the surface, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add a small teaspoon of water to the edge of the pan and cover with a lid to steam the pancake for another 1 to 2 minutes, ensuring it cooks through without flipping to preserve the swirl design. Repeat with remaining batter, re-greasing the pan as needed. Set cooked pancakes aside.
  4. Prepare the Cinnamon Butter: In a bowl, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, honey, vanilla bean paste, and sea salt until light and fluffy. Place the cinnamon butter in a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
  5. Serve: Pipe the cinnamon butter over the warm pancakes generously and enjoy the comforting flavors of this autumn-inspired breakfast treat!

Notes

  • Use homemade pumpkin pie spice for best flavor or purchase a high-quality blend.
  • Avoid overmixing the pancake batter to keep the pancakes tender and fluffy.
  • The steaming method after piping the swirl helps cook the pancakes through without flipping, preserving the beautiful cinnamon swirl design.
  • Room temperature butter is essential for smooth mixing in both the swirl and cinnamon butter.
  • This recipe can be doubled or tripled for larger gatherings.
  • Serving warm with additional maple syrup is optional but recommended.

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