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Eggnog (without Eggnog) Pancakes

December 16, 2009 by Joy the Baker 88 Comments

Eggnog Pancakes

Eggnog Pancakes with a slight hitch.  Eggnog Pancakes without the Eggnog.
You should know that I’m going to capitalize Eggnog in this here post. If that bothers you…. apologies.

My Grandfather is the first person to pull a carton of grocery store branded Eggnog out of the refrigerator every year about this time.  When I see him reaching for the carton on the refrigerator door, I avoid all eye contact.  There is no offering.  There are no questions.  If Papa decides to pour you a glass… and it will be a GIANT glass… then you have to sit there, and drink every last bit… unless you want to be called a goshdarn vegan hippie.  Sure.. being a hippie might not be all that bad… but…well Eggnog shouldn’t be punishment and hippie shouldn’t be a bad word.  Dang!

So!

To avoid cartons of Eggnog coming from my fridge, I’ve created an Eggnog flavored pancake.  Not a dollop of actual Eggnog in sight.  Nothing to worry about here.

Can I tell you something about these pancakes… you know, because you’re here and all… they are crazy/heck yes/ omg good.  Are you thinking what I’m thinking?  Weekend breakfast?  The answer is… yes!

Eggnog Pancakes

Eggnog Pancakes

I’ve broken down Eggnog into a few simple elements and thrown those elements into pancake batter… not all that genius, but outta this world delicious.  All you need to rally that spot on Eggnog flavor is a bit of brown sugar, freshly grated nutmeg, eggs, milk and whiskey or rum.  If you don’t want to use the alcohol for your pancakes… well that’s totally understandable.  A good dose of pure vanilla extract will treat you just fine.

Eggnog Pancakes

Egg Nog Pancakes

This recipe make enough pancakes for two.  Double the recipe to make a family sized portion.

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1 cup all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

heaping 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

pinch of ground allspice

3 Tablespoons butter melted until browned

1 egg

1 cup buttermilk

1 Tablespoon whiskey or spiced rum or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

butter or a lightly colored oil for cooking pancakes

maple syrup for serving

In a small sauce pan, melt butter until much of the water has evaporated and little brown bits appear in the bottom of the pan.  Remove from the flame and add the nutmeg, cinnamon and allspice.  Set aside to cool a bit.

In a small bowl, beat the egg with the buttermilk.  Add the melted butter, being to sure to scrape all the browned bits and spices into the buttermilk and egg.  If the butter seizes up a bit in the cold milk, that’s ok. Add the whiskey/rum or vanilla extract and just whisk it all together.

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.  Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir to incorporate.  Don’t overmix.  It’s ok if there are a few lumps.

Let the batter rest, untouched for 5 minutes while you heat a griddle or skillet.  Add a tablespoon of canola oil or butter to the hot skillet.  Dollop heaping tablespoonfuls onto heated and oiled skillet and cook until evenly browned, flipping once.  Place cooked pancakes on an oven-proof plate in a warm oven until ready to serve.

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  1. Ilona

    June 14, 2014 at 6:25 am

    Very tasty! :) I replaced buttermilk with yoghurt.

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  2. Ashley

    April 10, 2012 at 8:26 am

    Joy! these are AMAZING. i made them as a pre-exam breakfast meal :)
    These will definitely be my go-to pancake recipe from now on. No more boxed aunt jemima kind lol.
    Love your blog, its wonderful!

    Reply
  3. luke

    February 29, 2012 at 2:41 pm

    It would be great to make these to start off the day!

    Reply
  4. TracyLea

    December 12, 2011 at 9:02 am

    Made these for breakfast this morning. Holy Moly were they good. My 2 year old ate 3 1/2 full sized pancakes with just a touch of agave syrup. I made them with vanilla not rum! Although I would love these made with spiced rum. I have family coming for the holidays I just might have to make these. Delicious!

    Also, I asked for your cookbook for Valentines Day and my love pre-ordered it! I am so excited to see what pancake recipes made it.

    Reply
  5. Melanie

    November 30, 2011 at 7:38 am

    I just made these pancakes for breakfast today, seeing as it was the first snow fall of the year, and they were delicious! I know I will be making them much more throughout the winter to keep me all warm and snug!

    Reply
  6. Jennie

    January 2, 2011 at 8:56 am

    perfect sunday morning pancakes, and so light and puffy! thanks joy!

    Reply
  7. Rebecca

    December 28, 2010 at 3:03 pm

    Oh Goodness these were so good I ate them all! Mwaahahahah!

    Reply
  8. Tiffany

    December 28, 2010 at 7:49 am

    I LOVE eggnog (hehe!) I mean love it – only not out of the carton, but homemade! These pancakes totally float my boat! Thanks a million for the recipe!

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  2. Eggnog pancakes | Miss Sweet Nothings says:
    July 27, 2013 at 1:27 am

    […] These days I still don’t drink hot eggnog on Christmas, because it would still be deeply unpleasant, but I have started to enjoy my eggnog hot and with a hint of alcohol. Just in pancake form. […]

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