Pumpkin Spice Pancakes

This is one of my favorite meals in the entire world! My mom and I discovered these pancakes in the fall of last year and we are hooked on these! It is probably one of the best pancakes I have ever had in my life! The flavor is out of this world, it's downright amazing! Homemade Buttermilk Caramel Syrup, homemade whip cream and walnuts on top...nothing is better than that! We've made these pancakes for countless people and they all LOVE them! They are such a treat in the morning. Warning!!! You will crave these ALL the time! Also I think it is important that you know...you will not have any manners when you eat these, you may lick the plate. I do! 

Ingredients for pancakes:
2 1/2 cups flour
4 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups milk
3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
4 tablespoons melted butter
2 eggs

Directions:
Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder cinnamon, ground ginger, salt, nutmeg, and a pinch of ground cloves. In a separate bowl, stir together milk, pumpkin puree, melted butter, and egg; fold mixture into dry ingredients. Set griddle to 350* and use non-stick spray on a griddle. Pour the desired size of the pancake. Cook pancakes about 2-3 minutes per side. Serve with Buttermilk Caramel Syrup, homemade whip cream, and walnuts on top (instructions listed below). Enjoy!



Caramel Buttermilk Syrup:
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:
In a large saucepan, bring buttermilk, sugars, and butter to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and whisk in soda and vanilla. It will bubble a lot. Use a large enough saucepan to prevent syrup from boiling over. As it cools, the bubbles will go away. Keep the left overs in a dish and store in the refrigerator. After it is stored in the refrigerator, you will have to warm the syrup before serving again. We place the bottle in warm water before serving so it becomes liquid again. Or you could microwave it.




Homemade Whip Cream:
1 cup of heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons of powdered sugar

Directions:
Make sure whipping cream is cold and place in mixer. Add the sugar. Using the whisk attachment, beat the cream on high until peaks are formed. Takes about 2 minutes. Enjoy!