Fluffy Mini Pancakes (also known as silver dollar pancakes) are light, airy, and super cute—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even fun snacks. They’re kid-friendly, freezer-friendly, and easy to make from scratch!
🥞 Fluffy Mini Pancakes Recipe
📝 Ingredients (Makes ~40 mini pancakes):
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tbsp sugar
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1 tbsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar/lemon juice)
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1/2 cup milk (any kind)
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1 large egg
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2 tbsp melted butter (plus more for cooking)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
🔥 Instructions:
1. Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together:
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Flour
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Sugar
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Baking powder
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Baking soda
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Salt
2. Mix Wet Ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk:
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Buttermilk
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Milk
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Egg
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Melted butter
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Vanilla
3. Combine:
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
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Stir just until combined — a few lumps are okay. Don’t overmix.
4. Preheat & Grease Pan:
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Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
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Lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.
5. Cook Mini Pancakes:
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Drop batter by heaping teaspoons or 1-tablespoon scoops onto the pan.
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Cook 1–2 minutes until bubbles form and edges look set.
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Flip and cook 1–2 more minutes until golden and cooked through.
🔁 Repeat in batches as needed.
🍓 Serving Ideas:
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Classic: With syrup, butter, and powdered sugar
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Fun: Stack them on skewers with fruit (mini pancake kabobs!)
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Dippable: Serve with Nutella, yogurt, or peanut butter
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Brunch board: Pair with bacon, berries, and whipped cream
🥡 Storage:
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Fridge: Store in airtight container up to 3 days
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Freezer: Freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a bag (lasts up to 2 months)
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Reheat: Microwave in 10-second bursts or warm in toaster oven