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Mini Pancakes recipe

A stack of fluffy mini pancakes with syrup and fresh strawberries.

You know those mornings when you want something fun and delicious but don’t want to go all out? Well, mini pancakes are here to save the day—and honestly, they’re a little too good.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • ¾ cup milk (any kind works)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional toppings (but who are we kidding, you need these):

  • Maple syrup
  • Fresh berries
  • Powdered sugar
  • Whipped cream
  • Chocolate chips (if you’re feeling fancy)

Instructions

1. Make the Batter

In a large bowl, whisk together your flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, mix the egg, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry mix and stir until just combined. Lumps are fine! Overmixing? Not so fine.

Pro tip: Let the batter sit for 5-10 minutes to make the pancakes fluffier.

2. Heat Your Pan

Grab a nonstick skillet or griddle and set it to medium-low heat. Additionally, grease it lightly with butter or oil. (Key word: lightly. You’re not frying donuts here.) In fact, too much grease can prevent the pancakes from cooking evenly.

3. Make ‘Em Tiny

Spoon small amounts of batter onto the skillet—about 1 tablespoon per pancake. You can use a piping bag or even a squeeze bottle for extra precision. If you’re like me, though, a spoon works just fine.

Why this works: The small size cooks faster, so keep your eyes on them. When little bubbles form on top, flip them over. It only takes 30-60 seconds per side.


4. Stack, Top, and Devour

Serve your mini pancakes in a pile, on skewers, or straight from the pan. Additionally, add your favorite toppings, pour that syrup, and dig in. In fact, they’re so photogenic, you might want to snap a pic for Instagram while you’re at it.

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