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Mini Silver Dollar Pancakes Recipe

4.9 from 136 reviews

These Mini Silver Dollar Pancakes are fluffy, perfectly sized bite-friendly pancakes with crispy edges and a tender interior. Made with simple pantry ingredients and cooked on the stovetop with butter for a rich, golden finish, they’re ideal for breakfast, brunch, or anytime you want a delicious, easy-to-make treat.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ¾ cup milk (or substitute with nut milk)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter (divided; some melted, some for skillet)

Instructions

  1. Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
  2. Add wet ingredients and mix: Pour in ¾ cup milk, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk gently until just combined; lumps are okay. Avoid over-mixing to keep pancakes tender. If the batter is too thin, the pancakes will be thin and hard to flip; if too thick, add milk by tablespoons to adjust consistency.
  3. Heat skillet and add butter: Place a skillet over medium-low heat and add 1 to 2 tablespoons of butter. Allow the butter to melt and coat the pan evenly before adding batter.
  4. Cook pancakes in batches: Use a mini ice cream scoop or tablespoon to pour about 1 tablespoon of batter per pancake, leaving space between each. For crispy edges, use the pan handle to swirl butter around the edges of each pancake.
  5. Flip pancakes when bubbles appear: Once tiny bubbles form on the surface or edges start to brown, use a flat metal spatula to flip each pancake quickly. Cooking time varies with heat, so start low and adjust as needed.
  6. Add more butter after flipping: Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet after flipping to keep the pan moist and help pancakes glide easily when shaking the pan. If pancakes stick, add more butter.
  7. Finish cooking and check doneness: Cook the flipped pancakes for another 1 to 2 minutes, ensuring the inside is cooked but not overdone to avoid dryness.
  8. Serve: Remove pancakes from the skillet and enjoy as-is or with your favorite toppings like syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream.

Notes

  • Use a flat metal spatula for easy flipping and to prevent breaking the mini pancakes.
  • Do not over-mix the batter to maintain fluffiness and avoid tough pancakes.
  • Adjust milk quantity to get the right batter consistency for perfect pancakes.
  • Butter the skillet generously to achieve crispy edges and prevent sticking.
  • The heat should be kept at medium-low to allow pancakes to cook slowly and evenly.
  • Using a mini ice cream scoop helps create consistently sized pancakes.

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