Fluffy Eggnog Pancakes

Pancakes that taste like eggnog! Your whole family will love these, I promise. They are so versatile and so delicious. Made with homemade eggnog these are light, fluffy, topped with sweet honey, whipped cream, and blueberry.

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• Why make these pancakes?
• Ingredients and substitutes
• How to make easy eggnog pancakes
• Tip for success
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Eggnog is a drink that's typically enjoyed during the holiday season for its rich, creamy flavor. We always make homemade eggnog for the holidays so it is simply fitting to make eggnog pancakes for Christmas morning breakfast.  

Why make these pancakes?

• Pancakes are the best breakfast on Christmas morning or during the holiday season. 
• These are fuss-free and take less than 30 minutes. So you can be lazy and still have pancakes for breakfast.
• The warm spices along with the eggnog really do have that wonderful warm flavor of winter in November and December so I highly recommend them. 
• Most of the ingredients are pantry staples or easy to find such as eggnog
• I am serving this with honey to keep it simple but you can also make a simple eggnog syrup to go with it. 
• The process is very simple - combine the dry ingredients in one bowl, combine the wet ingredients in another bowl, then combine the wet to dry and pan-fry them for 2 to 3 minutes each. 

Ingredients and substitutes

• Eggnog - You can, of course, use the homemade or storebought eggnog. And of course, you can use spiked eggnog as well as my eggless eggnog for this recipe.
• Flour - I am using regular plain all-purpose flour which most of us always have on hand. Sifting the flour will give light and airy pancakes. 
• Alcohol - Spiked eggnog has alcohol but you can also add an additional ¼ cup rum to the batter. Perfect for an adult-only Christmas brunch.
• Spices - I like to add a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg. But, you can also add pumpkin spice, gingerbread spice, or more cinnamon.

How to make easy eggnog pancakes

• Dry ingredients - In a medium bowl, combine together the flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  Pro tip - Sifting or using a whisk will make the pancakes light and airy.
• Wet ingredients - In another large bowl, combine eggs, rum, and eggnog.
• Next, add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir well to combine, but do not over mix. A few flour lumps are ok.
  Pro tip - Over-mixing the batter will create dense pancakes.

• Then, let the batter rest for 10 minutes (up to 30 minutes).
  Pro tip - Let the batter rest as it helps the gluten in the flour relax. This gives us light and airy pancakes.
• Heat a griddle, skillet, or non-stick pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of melted butter and coat the surface well.
  Pro tip - I like to add a little oil to the melted butter. This prevents the butter from burning.

• Drop ¼ cup to ⅓ cup batter using a measuring cup, ladle, or large spoon. Cook on one side for 2 minutes until a few bubbles appear on the top. Flip and cook on the other side for another 30 to 40 seconds or until golden brown.
• Serve immediately with maple syrup or honey. We like to serve these with whipped cream, honey, and fresh blueberries.

Tip for success

1. Use all-purpose flour as it works best for pancakes.
2. Combine the dry ingredients well with a whisk or better yet sift them. This makes light and airy pancakes
3. Combine the liquid ingredients thoroughly. You can over-mix the liquid ingredients and it's ok because the eggs will add volume. 
4. Once you combine flour to the wet ingredients - combine well but do not over mix. A few lumps in the batter are ok. 
5. The batter must be a thick pouring consistency. So, if necessary add a tablespoon or two, or milk or flour as needed. 
6. Heat the pan on medium-high heat so you get a nice crisp edge but adjust heat as needed afterward.
7. Use butter if possible it adds a nice brown color to the crust.
8. The first flip usually takes longer so don't make haste to flip it. You must see those little bubbles on the top. Otherwise, the batter will spill over the sides and make a mess.  
9. Pancakes must be served fresh as soon as they are made but these can also be frozen for up to a month in the freezer. 

Serving suggestions 

• Maple syrup or honey is the most with pancakes 
• But, try whipped cream with fresh fruits.
• Fruit fillings such as strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, blackberry - all these are great to accompany pancakes and waffles. 

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