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Pancake Poppers Recipe

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Delight in these bite-sized Pancake Poppers, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a fun snack. Made with a fluffy batter incorporating buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla, these mini pancakes bake up golden and tender. Serve them with syrup, powdered sugar, or honey for a sweet treat that’s easy to prepare and enjoyable for all ages.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ¾ cup buttermilk (or regular milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp melted butter

Optional Mix-ins

  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips or blueberries

For Serving

  • Maple syrup, powdered sugar, or honey

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin with non-stick spray or melted butter to prevent sticking.
  2. Make the Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth. Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing; some lumps are okay.
  3. Fill the Muffin Tin: Using a spoon or small scoop, fill each mini muffin cup about ¾ full. If adding mix-ins like chocolate chips or berries, drop them into each cup before baking.
  4. Bake to Perfection: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with maple syrup, or dip in honey. Serve warm and enjoy your delicious pancake poppers!

Notes

  • Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the poppers light and fluffy.
  • Grease the muffin tin well to prevent sticking and for easier removal.
  • Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before baking to enhance fluffiness.
  • Use melted butter to grease the muffin cups for a slightly crispier exterior.
  • Leftover poppers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat leftovers in the microwave or toaster oven for best results.
  • Substitute gluten-free flour to make this recipe gluten-free.
  • Make it dairy-free by using plant-based milk and butter alternatives.
  • For an egg-free version, replace the egg with a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water).
  • Add fillings like Nutella or peanut butter into the centers before baking for a surprise.

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