Addicting Butter Pecan Pancakes

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Experience the irresistible delight of Butter Pecan Pancakes, the ultimate breakfast indulgence! Whip up a batch in your own kitchen and prepare for everyone to sing its praises!

Looking for more pancake dishes? Try my Fluffy Matcha Soufflé Pancakes, Corn Pancakes, Ube Pancakes, or my Japanese Souffle Pancakes.

This recipe is typically a hit during the fall and Thanksgiving season, thanks to its comforting flavors. What makes it even better is its simplicity, as it relies on pre-made mixes. So, don't hesitate—give it a try!

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Addicting Butter Pecan Pancakes

How to Make this Butter Pecan Pancakes Recipe:

Listed below are all the ingredients you need:

pancake mix (favorite brand)
butter pecan cake mix
butter
egg
pecans
honey or maple syrup

In a large mixing bowl, mix together the pancake mix and butter pecan cake mix. Next, add the butter and egg and mix well:

dry ingredients mixed in with eggs for the butter pecan pancakes recipe

Now you can add the chopped pecans and stir until you don't see any flour:

ready to cook butter pecan pancake batter

On a medium-heat frying pan or griddle, pour the pancake mix and fry until golden brown:

perfectly cooked butter pecan pancakes on a hot griddle

Now pour that delicious honey on top! Isn't that lovely and delicious?!?

stack of butter pecan pancakes glazed with maple syrup

You would love to have a stack of these delicious and easy-to-make Butter Pecan Pancakes with a cup of latte. Enjoy!

pecan pancakes on a red plate topped with chopped pecans

Variations

This recipe is very adaptable, you can add bananas, cinnamon, nutmeg, or vanilla extract to the pancake batter.
If you want a sweeter pancake, add brown sugar or even coffee creamer to sweeten the pancakes.

Substitutions

Use buttermilk pancake mix for more of a fluffy pancake.

Storage

Freeze leftover pancakes for up to 6 months in an airtight container.

Pro Tip

Browned butter will enhance the flavor of the pancakes. Simply melt over the stove in a saucepan for about 3-5 minutes or until the butter turns golden brown.

Frequently Asked Questions

What causes pancakes to be fluffy?

Bubbles of gas are caught in the batter as it cooks and this is what makes the pancake fluffy.

Which is better, salted or unsalted butter for pancakes?

Unsalted butter is better for cooking pancakes because it allows you to control the amount of salt.

pecan butter pancakes on a red plate garnished with pecans and honey

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Addicting Butter Pecan Pancakes

A perfect breakfast recipe should be quick and equally delicious just like this Butter Pecan Pancakes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: 8 pancakes

Calories: 133kcal

Author: Lainey

Ingredients

Instructions

In a large bowl mix together the pancake mix, butter pecan cake mix and make a well in the center.
Next add the butter, egg, chopped pecans and mix until well combined.
In a pan over medium high heat, add oil.
On a medium low frying pan or griddle, pour the pancake mix and fry until golden brown
Pour as much or as little on the honey on top and serve immediately.

Notes

*maple syrup can be used

Serving: 1gCalories: 133kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 141mgPotassium: 117mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 132IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg