Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with our delightful Pumpkin Pie Mix Pancakes. These pancakes take the classic breakfast favorite to a whole new level, infusing them with the rich essence of pumpkin pie. Topped with a luscious homemade cinnamon butter, these pancakes are the perfect treat for a cozy morning or a special brunch.

For these pancakes, I use my go-to canned pumpkin pie mix from Libby’s. All of Libby’s products come from the Cucurbitaceae family or gourd family. Leftover pie mix can be stored in the fridge for up to one week or frozen for one month. We like to use our leftover Libby’s in our coffee, as a pumpkin spice latte.

Ingredients:

Batter:

• 1 ½ cups buttermilk
• 1 cup pumpkin pie mix
• 1 large egg
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted plus more for frying.
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt

Honey Cinnamon Butter:

• ½ cup Salted Butter (softened, 1 stick)
• ¼ cup Powdered Sugar
• 1.5 tablespoon Honey
• ½ teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
• 1 ½ teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt

Instructions:

For the Cinnamon Butter:

1. In a mixing bowl, add the softened salted butter and begin beating it.
2. Sift in the powdered sugar to ensure its smooth and free of lumps.
3. Add the honey, pure vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt to the bowl with the butter and sugar.
4. Use a spatula or hand mixer on low speed to blend all the ingredients together. Continue mixing until the cinnamon butter is well combined, creamy, and smooth. You can adjust the sweetness or cinnamon flavor to your taste by adding more powdered sugar or cinnamon if desired.
5. Once the cinnamon butter is ready, transfer it to a clean container or shape it into a log using plastic wrap, parchment paper, or a silicone mold. Refrigerate it to firm up, making it easier to slice or spread.

For the Pumpkin Pie Mix Pancakes:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir these dry ingredients together until they are well mixed.
2. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, pumpkin pie mix, large egg, and melted butter until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently stir the mixture until just combined. It’s important not to overmix; a few lumps in the batter are okay.
4. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and lightly grease it with cooking spray or a small amount of butter.
5. Pour the pancake batter onto the skillet to make pancakes of your desired size.
6. Cook the pancakes until bubbles form on the surface, then flip them and cook until they are golden brown on both sides.
7. Serve the pumpkin pie mix pancakes hot, topped with a generous slice of the prepared cinnamon butter. As the butter melts over the warm pancakes, it will release its delightful cinnamon aroma and flavor.
8. Enjoy your homemade Pumpkin Pie Mix Pancakes with Cinnamon Butter!

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Remember to adjust the sweetness and spices to your liking and feel free to add maple syrup, whipped cream, or any other toppings you enjoy with your pancakes. Furthermore, you can swap the pumpkin pie mix for pumpkin puree just make sure to add in 1/4 tsp of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger or add to taste.