These fluffy silver dollar pancakes are soft, golden, and perfectly bite-sized! Made with simple pantry ingredients, these easy mini pancakes are perfect for a quick breakfast, weekend brunch, or a fun treat for the kids. Serve them warm with maple syrup, fresh berries, or your favorite pancake toppings.
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See how easy it is to make these fluffy silver dollar pancakes! Watch the quick video below for a little inspiration, including a fun way to serve these mini pancakes with berries and chocolate.
❤️ Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Light and fluffy: These silver dollar pancakes are soft, golden, and deliciously fluffy.
- Quick and easy: Made with simple pantry ingredients and very little preparation.
- Perfect for kids: Their mini size makes them fun for little hands and ideal for breakfast or brunch.
- Budget-friendly: You don't need expensive ingredients to make a delicious homemade breakfast.
- Fun to serve: Stack them with chocolate and berries, thread them onto skewers, or serve with maple syrup or whipped honey and fresh fruit.
Ingredients You Need
You only need a handful of simple pantry ingredients to make these fluffy silver dollar pancakes. See the printable recipe card below for exact measurements.
- All-purpose flour: Gives the pancakes their soft, fluffy texture.
- Baking powder: Helps the pancakes rise. Make sure yours is fresh for the best results.
- Sugar: Adds just a little sweetness.
- Salt: A pinch balances the flavors.
- Egg: Helps bind the ingredients together.
- Milk: Regular whole milk works well, but you can also use your favorite milk alternative.
- Vanilla extract: Adds a lovely, subtle vanilla flavor.
- Butter: For greasing the skillet and giving the pancakes golden edges.
Optional Toppings
Fresh strawberries, blueberries, banana slices, chocolate, maple syrup, or honey. You can also thread the pancakes onto small skewers for a fun breakfast presentation.
👩🏼🍳 How to Make Silver Dollar Pancakes
These easy mini pancakes come together in just a few simple steps. For exact ingredient quantities, scroll to the printable recipe card below.
Step 1: Mix the dry ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Step 2: Combine the wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. A few small lumps are perfectly fine.
Step 3: Heat the skillet. Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Add a little butter and allow it to melt.
Step 4: Cook the pancakes. Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of batter per pancake into the skillet, making small circles about 2–3 inches wide. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges begin to set. Flip carefully and cook the other side until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 5: Serve and enjoy! Transfer the fluffy silver dollar pancakes to a serving plate. Top with fresh berries, chocolate, maple syrup, or your favorite toppings.
Topping Ideas for Silver Dollar Pancakes
These fluffy silver dollar pancakes are delicious on their own, but adding your favorite toppings makes them even better!
Butter and maple syrup: A classic combination that's always delicious.
Fresh fruit: Try sliced bananas, strawberries, blueberries, or kiwi.
Chocolate: Add chocolate chips, melted chocolate, or a drizzle of Nutella.
Yogurt: Serve with Greek yogurt and fresh berries for a delicious breakfast.
Jam and cream: Try strawberry jam with whipped cream for a sweet treat.
Lemon curd: Adds a lovely sweet and tangy flavor.
Powdered sugar: A light dusting makes these mini pancakes look extra special.
Biscoff spread: Warm it slightly and drizzle over the pancakes.
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Fun serving idea: Stack your mini pancakes with strawberries and blueberries on small skewers. They're perfect for birthday breakfasts, brunch platters, or a special treat for the kids!
Tips & Tricks
Use a little butter: Lightly grease the skillet with butter for golden pancakes. Wipe away any excess butter between batches to prevent burning.
Don't overmix the batter: Gently stir the wet and dry ingredients together until just combined. A few lumps are fine! Overmixing can make your silver dollar pancakes dense instead of fluffy.
Use a squeeze bottle: For evenly sized mini pancakes, transfer the batter into a squeeze bottle or use a tablespoon to portion the batter.
Control the heat: Cook over medium-low heat. If the pan is too hot, the pancakes may brown before the centers are cooked.
Watch for bubbles: Flip the pancakes when bubbles appear on the surface and the edges begin to look set.
Don't overcrowd the pan: Leave enough space between each pancake so you can flip them easily.
❓FAQS
Medium-low heat works best for silver dollar pancakes. This allows them to cook through without burning. If they're browning too quickly, lower the heat slightly.
Use a non-stick skillet or griddle for the best results. A flat, heavy-bottomed pan ensures even cooking and prevents sticking.
A nonstick skillet or flat griddle works best. A heavy-bottomed pan distributes heat evenly and helps prevent the pancakes from sticking.
Silver dollar pancakes are also called mini pancakes, small pancakes, or pancake bites. They're traditionally around 2–3 inches in diameter.
Overmixing the batter or using expired baking powder can result in flat pancakes. Mix the ingredients gently until just combined, and always use fresh baking powder.
Yes! Allow the pancakes to cool completely, then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat in a skillet, toaster oven, or microwave until hot.
Absolutely! Allow the pancakes to cool completely, then freeze them in a single layer before transferring them to a freezer-safe container or bag. Freeze for up to 2 months for best quality. Reheat thoroughly before serving.
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Fluffy Silver Dollar Pancakes (Easy Mini Pancakes)
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 13 small pancakes 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These fluffy silver dollar pancakes are soft, golden, and perfectly bite-sized! Made with simple pantry ingredients, these easy mini pancakes are perfect for a quick breakfast, weekend brunch, or a fun treat for the kids. Serve them warm with maple syrup, fresh berries, or your favorite pancake toppings.
Ingredients
- 150 g all-purpose flour (approximately 1 ¼ US cups)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ cup white granulated sugar (55 g)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (just a small pinch)
- 1 small egg
- 215 ml milk of choice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- butter for frying
TOPPING IDEAS
- Fresh berries, honey, maple syrup, melted chocolate or chocolate chips.
Instructions
Whisk the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Set it aside.
Mix the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Don’t overmix—a few lumps are okay!
Preheat your pan: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a small pat of butter.
Cook the mini pancakes: Use a teaspoon or a squeeze bottle to drop tiny amounts of batter onto the skillet. Each mini pancake should be about the size of a coin. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, this can take about 20-30 seconds, then flip and cook for another 20-30 seconds until golden.
Serve and top: Transfer your mini pancakes to a plate and get creative with toppings! Arrange them into pancake skewers with fresh strawberries, blueberries, or banana slices, drizzle with honey or maple syrup, a piece of chocolate, or scatter chocolate chips for a sweet treat.
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Notes
Use a squeeze bottle: For uniform tiny pancakes, transfer the batter into a squeeze bottle for easy pouring or use a small milk jug.
Cooking Temperature: The stove temperature should be just right. Too hot and the pancakes will burn, too cold and the batter will spread into crepes.
Don’t overcrowd the pan: Leave space between the pancakes so you can flip them easily.
Butter For Frying: Add a small amount of butter to the pan before cooking each batch to ensure a golden, crispy exterior and prevent sticking.
Keep them warm: If making a large batch, keep cooked pancakes warm in the oven at 200°F (93°C) while finishing the rest.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 92 kcal
- Sugar: 4.3 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 2.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
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