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These Easy Eggnog Pancakes are light, fluffy and so delicious that they deserve a spot on your Christmas breakfast or brunch menu!
My family absolutely loves eggnog. The kids would have it everyday if possible. My husband even asked if I would make eggnog Alfredo — seriously! And, he was only half joking.
So, we make this eggnog pancake recipe frequently for breakfast during the holiday season, and there are never any leftovers. If you love eggnog recipes as much as we do, try this reader favorite eggnog pie or eggnog dessert dip or French toast or these eggnog cookies next!
Why you’ll love this family favorite recipe!
These pancakes are super easy to make! Basically, you just make a few changes to your favorite pancake recipe and use eggnog instead of milk.
Actually, because eggnog is so much thicker than milk, I used more liquid than I normally would. You could probably even add more, but I like pancakes to be just slightly on the thick side. And these have plenty of of that awesome eggnog flavor!
What You Need
This is a quick list of the ingredients. Full amounts are in the printable recipe card below.
- Egg
- Flour — all purpose
- Baking powder — to help them rise
- Salt — sea salt or kosher salt
- Brown sugar — keeps the pancakes soft and adds a little sweetness
- Nutmeg and cinnamon — for flavor
- Butter or vegetable oil
- Eggnog — use your favorite brand or homemade eggnog if you have some
How to Make Eggnog Pancakes
For one-bowl pancakes, whisk the egg first, then add the dry ingredients, then eggnog, and stir together with a fork. Pour pancake batter onto a hot griddle, then flip when bubbles form and pop.
Quick Tips
Be gentle when mixing the pancake batter. Don’t over mix or the pancakes won’t be soft and fluffy.
Place the cooked pancakes on a baking sheet in the oven on low heat to keep warm while you finish the batch or batter.
You can top the pancakes off with maple syrup, or even better, butter and honey — yum! And for and extra special finish, add a generous helping of whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg on top! This eggnog pancakes recipe makes about 10 large pancakes or 24 smaller ones. Personally, I like the smaller ones better — they’re fun to stack.
How to Store Leftover Pancakes
If you have leftovers, just place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They keep for 3-4 days. You can reheat them in the microwave for a quick weekday breakfast or snack. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.
Easy Eggnog Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or vegetable oil
- 1 ¼ cups eggnog
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk egg until slightly fluffy
- Add the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, sea salt, nutmeg and cinnamon, butter and gently mix
- Stir in the eggnog until just combined. Batter may have small lumps
- Grease and heat a griddle or non stick skillet until hot on medium heat, and pour a scant ¼ cup batter onto griddle
- Cook pancakes on one side until bubbles form and begin to pop, about 2-3 minutes, flip over, and cook on other side for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown
Video
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
These easy eggnog pancakes are a big hit with my family, and they would be perfect for your holiday breakfast or brunch. But don’t wait until then! Make a batch this weekend — your family will definitely thank you!
Happy Holidays!
Hello, I am just wondering if it’s 3 tablespoons or teaspoons of baking powder. I started with tablespoons but I thought it seemed like too much so I switched to teaspoons. They came out tasting great! I used vegan eggnog and it worked just fine 🙂
It should be teaspoons. Thanks so much, Colette. Glad you liked the pancakes. 🙂
When does the melted butter get mixed in? It wasn’t mentioned in the directions. Thanks.
Hi Jen. I’ve updated it. The butter goes in before the eggnog gets added.
Hi Dee,
Your Pancakes look awesome, I would love that stack of Pancakes! Hope you are having a great weekend and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
I love eggnog, and I love pancakes, and these look great.
Thanks, Lauren. It’s a wonderful combo! 🙂
What a great idea! I bet these taste absolutely amazing!
This recipe looks like an instant classic to me! LOVE it
I love eggnog and I bet it would taste great in these pancakes 🙂
You can really taste the eggnog flavor!
Mmm. ALL the eggnog! This is a delightful recipe for Christmas morning… or any December weekend. 🙂
Thanks, Erin. We’ve made these twice already, and we love them!
This just screams Christmas! I adore the flavors of eggnog and nutmeg, and can practically taste these pancakes.
I love nutmeg and eggnog together — I think we’re slightly obsessed!
If this doesn’t scream Christmas morning breakfast, I don’t know what does!
I think we’re definitely having these for Christmas!