Description

These Vanilla Cinnamon Buttermilk Pancakes offer a cozy and flavorful twist on a breakfast classic. Light, fluffy, and delicately spiced with cinnamon and vanilla, these pancakes are made with real buttermilk for extra tenderness. Perfect for a relaxing weekend morning or breakfast-for-dinner, this recipe yields a comforting stack of homemade pancakes that melt in your mouth with every bite.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for cooking)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, large egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine wet and dry: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. It’s okay if the batter is a bit lumpy. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to activate the leavening agents and achieve extra fluffy pancakes.
Preheat skillet: Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly butter the surface to prevent sticking.
Cook pancakes: Pour ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until bubbles form on the surface and the edges begin to set. Flip and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve warm: Serve the pancakes immediately or keep warm by placing them on a baking sheet in a 200°F (90°C) oven while you cook the remaining batter.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense pancakes; lumps are fine.
Resting the batter for 5 minutes improves fluffiness by activating the leavening agents.
Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven while finishing the batch.
If you don’t have buttermilk, substitute with 1 cup milk plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar; let it sit 5 minutes before using.
Optional add-ins include blueberries, chopped pecans, or a swirl of cinnamon sugar folded into the batter.
Serving suggestions include warm maple syrup, cinnamon sugar, honey, vanilla yogurt, fresh or sautéed fruit, whipped cream, or chocolate chips with sprinkles for kids.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: vanilla cinnamon pancakes, buttermilk pancakes, breakfast, fluffy pancakes, easy pancake recipe, cinnamon pancakes, weekend breakfast