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A plate of pancakes topped with brown sugar and syrup, surrounded by banana slices.
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Brown Sugar Pancakes

If you love the caramel-like flavor of brown sugar, these brown sugar pancakes are going to be a new favorite! They’re light, fluffy, and a fun twist on classic pancake recipes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast and Brunch, Pancakes & Waffles
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3
Author: Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • ⅔ cup milk (any kind)
  • 2 tablespoons oil or melted butter
  • 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar (see note)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk egg, milk, oil, brown sugar, and vanilla until well combined.
    1 large egg, ⅔ cup milk, 2 tablespoons oil or melted butter, 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • On top of wet ingredients, add flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Toss together lightly before stirring into wet ingredients. Mix only until just combined, do not overmix. A few lumps are okay.
    1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Heat a griddle over medium-low heat. If desired, grease with butter, oil, or nonstick cooking spray. Add batter to griddle by about 2 tablespoon scoops.
  • Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbles appear and don’t disappear. Flip and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve immediately with desired toppings.

Notes

  • Brown sugar: I recommend dark brown sugar because it has deeper molasses flavor than light brown sugar. If you only have light brown sugar, it can be substituted. 
  • Cooking tip: These pancakes brown fairly quickly due to the sugar content. Keep heat low and cook slowly.
  • Storage: Refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Freeze brown sugar pancakes in an airtight storage container or a freezer bag with parchment paper between the layers to keep them from sticking together.

Nutrition

Serving: 3pancakes | Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 525mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Calcium: 249mg | Iron: 3mg

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