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!
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.
Egg Nog Pancakes
This recipe make enough pancakes for two. Double the recipe to make a family sized portion.
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.
Amanda
Hi Joy,
I know you had the cupcake picnic this summer but I’m thinking with your love of pancakes (and so many others of us that just love those warm circles of joy) the next event you do should be a pancake breakfast. Maybe not even during breakfast hours…perhaps an evening pancake breakfast to keep everyone on their toes!
Mmmmm…I am not a fan of eggnog but I just might have to try these. I know I will be making the oatmeal cookie pancakes for Christmas breakfast!!!
Happy Holidays,
Amanda
joythebaker
your a genius amanda! i should totally have a pancake party! i need to find a way to do this… thank you!!
Joanne
I am not the biggest eggnog fan in the world, mainly because it is so thick that it makes me feel sick after a few sips. These pancakes are the solution to this because I can get the delicious flavor without the texture!
Kat
Looks delicious! I will point out though, that depending upon the proof of the whisky or rum, vanilla extract may have just as much alcohol!
Ashley M. [at] (never home)maker
Well, I know what WE’RE making for breakfast on Sunday. Looks absolutely aaaaamazing! <3
Autumn
like Megan above, I think my husband is yearning for the “simple” pancakes, but he’ll eat my chocolate chip, or gingerbread, or, now, eggnog pancakes anyway. yum!
joythebaker
so funny! you two are making your husbands suffer through crazy pancake recipes! i guess it could be much much worse!
Mandie
*sings*
I’m going to make these for Christmas morning….fa la la la laaaaaah la la la la!
These will be just oh so perfect! fa la la la laaaaaah la la la la!
Thanks Joy!!!!
Judith
Aw man, Joy, you know I just recently tried your Chai Spiced pancakes and loved them, so today I went to the store and I was all looking forward to trying another of your pancake recipes, and here this one is, and I love eggnog, but… the store had no buttermilk! Well it had buttermilk that expires in two days and I want pancakes Christmas morning. Fail. I’ll try these as soon as I can get my hands on that coveted dairy product.
joythebaker
i hate when i forget things at the grocery store! here’s a few buttermilk substitutions for the next time you forget: https://www.joythebaker.com/blog/2009/10/the-best-buttermilk-substitutions/
Jenné
These are absolutely delicious! I just made them for breakfast. My boyfriend is crazy about them too! Thanks Joy!
megan
so creative! I can’t wait to try them. although my husband is tired of all the various pancake recipes I’m giving to him. he just wants normal everyday better crocker pancakes. too bad :)
Deborah
This sounds fabulous. I can’t wait to make them. My husband just bought spiced rum too! Every Saturday morning in our home we have what we call special breakfast. It consists of either pancakes or waffles, bacon and eggs. Oh and we have one of those whip cream dispensers like at Starbucks. So when we use that it makes it extra special. I can’t wait for Saturday!
Hannah and Esther
Mmmm. These look so yummy, I don’t like eggnog but I love nutmeg, these look like something will have to make some time!
Jennifer
Oh yum. Who doesn’t want a little alcohol in their pancakes, that’s just crazy talk. Instead of maple syrup I’d serve them with a quick brown sugar bourbon (or whiskey) sauce to bring the flavors home.
joythebaker
bourbon sauce!? amazing and perfect. do this!
Linds
MUST make. I’m like your grandpa when it comes to eggnog.
Sushi Girl
I am not a pancake fan, but I am making these for my husband this weekend. I know he will LOVE them! :*
Meseidy
Why Miss. Joy…be still my heart. I think I may like pancakes again. These look awesome! May put this into the weekend repertoire.