Mini Silver Dollar Pancakes

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These Silver Dollar Pancakes are the BEST mini pancake recipe out there! It's the crispy edges that make these little guys stand out. The size of a silver dollar, they are easy to skewer and completely bite sized!

I love serving them for breakfast or brunch parties like bridal or baby showers because they keep warm for hours and look so cute skewered!

If you're looking for another breakfast recipe to serve to a crowd, try my Hawaiian Roll French Toast!

Mini silver dollar pancakes stacked and skewered with syrup. — Serving them in mini stacks is a cute way for guests to help themselves.

Silver Dollar Pancake Recipe

These mini silver dollar pancakes are one of my most popular recipes for good reason. (My Starbucks Copycat Egg Bites are another morning favorite!)

"Silver dollar" pancakes are called silver dollars because they are simply SMALLER pancakes! Smaller sized pancakes can also be called hotcakes, flapjacks, griddlecakes or mini pancakes.

They are often served stacked on top of one another especially in diners and measure about 2"-3" in diameter whereas, regular pancakes are at least 6" in diameter.

So if you're looking for a fun breakfast idea, get your griddles ready because these mini pancake stacks are not only fun to eat but so tasty! Mini, fluffy and crispy on the edges...what more could the kid in us want?

Have you tried my mini custard tartlets yet? They are also great for serving at brunch since they do not have to be warmed.

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Silver Dollar Pancake Recipe
🛒Ingredients
🥞How To Make Silver Dollar Pancakes
🍓Substitutions & Pancake Add-Ins
Pancake Topping Ideas
✔️Expert Tips
Serving Silver Dollar Pancakes
Freezing Tips
Reheating Tips
FAQ's
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🛒Ingredients

Flour: I use all purpose flour but you can swap GF flour or almond flour however know the texture will be different.
Sugar: Pancake batter needs sugar. I prefer to use more in the batter and less syrup in the end. As for the kind of sugar, I use granulated white sugar but any sweetener works.
Milk: I use whole milk but you can also use buttermilk for a tangy flavor.
Vanilla: Vanilla extract adds a yummy flavor and is a must for diner-tasting flapjacks!
Baking Powder: This is the leavening agent and will help make your pancakes thick and fluffy.
Butter: Adding butter to the batter makes a big difference. Trust me. Don't leave it out. Unless your vegan. Then maybe a vegan butter will work.
Eggs: NONE! This recipe is egg-free!

🥞How To Make Silver Dollar Pancakes

Add your wet ingredients to a large mixing bowl and whisk.
Add in your dry ingredients and mix until JUST combined. Lumps are okay!
Set a skillet or griddle over medium to medium-high heat.
Use a mini ice cream scoop to scoop about 1 oz. of batter onto the hot griddle.
Flip the pancakes until the top is bubbly and edges are golden brown. This should take just a few minutes.
Serve hot with butter and maple syrup.

🍓Substitutions & Pancake Add-Ins

Feel free to add in ingredients such as:

fresh fruit like strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, bananas, or peaches
mini chocolate chips
cocoa powder (like I use in my chocolate milk pancakes!)
walnuts or pecans
toasted coconut
whipped cream
chocolate syrup
cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice

Pancake batter frying on a cast iron skillet. — Adding enough butter will get you those super crispy pancake edges.

Pancake Topping Ideas

Fresh berries
Brown Sugar Syrup
Preserves or jam
Butter or Brandy Butter
Maple syrup
Bourbon whipped cream
Pumpkin whipped cream

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✔️Expert Tips

I have tested these mini silver dollars over and over and OVER again. Little did I know how temperamental pancake batter was! But have no fear, they are not difficult to make. Just follow my tips are they will turn out perfectly every time!

Use butter and don't be stingy!! I don't think people understand how much butter is used for those yummy 'diner pancakes' we all have come to love. Butter will make your pancakes delicious period. Don't skimp. The more fat in your pan, the CRISPIER the edges. (You can always use olive oil if you want to cut down on the fat.)
Start your skillet on medium low heat! High heat is never smart. The pancake will burn before the inside cooks!
Use a non-stick skillet to prevent your little pancakes from sticking!
Be patient. Don't mess with your small pancakes until they're ready to flip! Wait until you see little bubbles in your pancakes. This means they are ready to flip!
Use a THIN METAL spatula or a little spatula. I find the big plastic spatulas to be too thick. They do not slip underneath the pancake as easily and will mess up your perfect mini pancakes!
Don't overcook them. They will become dry. After you flip them, they should not take much longer to cook through. Just run a knife through the center to check if they're done!
Do not over-mix your batter! When you over-mix flour based batters, you create gluten which causes chewier, tougher food, not light and airy like we want. When you add your ingredients to a bowl, mix gently with a whisk! Little lumps of flour in your batter are OKAY.
Measure your ingredients precisely! When it comes to batters, precision matters. Level out your flour and baking powder! Use an accurate measuring cup for your milk. It WILL make a difference. You want a thicker batter for THICK pancakes!
Use a mini ice cream scoop! Scooping just a tablespoon of batter will give you perfectly round and consistent cute little pancakes every time! If you don't have this, use a TABLESPOON measure instead!
Do not use cooking spray! Cooking spray will only lightly coat your pan. In order to get crispy edges, you will need a nice layer of butter or oil on the bottom of your skillet. (1-2 tbsp)

Serving Silver Dollar Pancakes

Although I could eat these cute little pancakes ANY time of day, I love them in the mornings since our family is always on the go. My little ones love them because they don't need forks or even maple syrup to enjoy them.

Other special occasions I have served them at are:

For Brunch!

Brunch is one of my most favorite meals of the day! Pancakes for brunch is encouraged so why not serve these with some bagels, these healthy banana walnut muffins and some fresh fruit!

At A Bridal or Baby Shower!

These would be delicious served in large chafing dishes in mini stacks with a toothpick in the center. Think catering style. Also think about serving my blue baby shower punch or these pink strawberries for a girl's shower!

Serving Tip* Make your mini pancakes ahead of time and add them to a chafing dish or an electric food warmer to keep them warm throughout the entire party!

Slumber Parties!

Slumber parties are so fun but can be hectic! Make these mini pancakes with the kids and keep them warm for a late night snack or serve these in the morning with some whipped cream and fruit! OR for the adults, my bourbon whipped cream!

Drizzling mini pancakes with maple syrup.

If you love this pancake recipe, you must try my Deep Fried Oreos! They taste like a pancake and cookie had a baby. 🙂

Freezing Tips

These mini pancakes freeze VERY well!

Once your pancakes are fully cooked, add them to a large freezer bag or Tupperware container and freeze them for up to 6 weeks.

Make sure to squeeze out as much air as you can to prevent from freezer burn.
FLASH freeze your mini pancakes so they do not stick to one another. This is super helpful when your in a rush in the mornings!

Reheating Tips

You can reheat your pancakes one of THREE ways:

microwave
pan
oven

I highly recommend using the microwave especially if your in a hurry. They come out delicious and take about 1 minute of reheating.

Done and done! 🙂

If you want to "RE-CRISP" them, add a pad of butter to a hot skillet and toss them around a bit. You just want to warm them through, not dry them out.

The oven is useful if your reheating them in LARGE batches and if you want to maintain those crispy edges. This is ideal if your hosting a brunch party for a crowd. Oh and don't forget to serve with some butter, fresh fruit and/or maple syrup drizzled over the top of each pancake stack.

Mini pancake stacks on plates with butter and blueberries on top. — Look at that crispy edge!

FAQ's

What's the trick to fluffier silver dollar pancakes?

Pancakes need a leavening agent to help them rise and fluff up! This could be baking powder, baking soda, eggs or a combination of all. Without at least one of these, your pancakes will not be thick or fluffy. If you used baking soda or baking powder and your pancakes are STILL turning out thin, check the EXPIRATION DATES on both! Baking soda and baking powder can go stale after 6 months to a year so make sure they are not expired!

Why are my pancakes not crispy?

You need to add more butter to your pan and SWIRL! The edges need fat to get crispy.

Why are my pancakes sticking?

Think about using a nonstick skillet. If you don't have one, use plenty of butter and a thin spatula to flip them. Wait until they brown slightly on the edges before you flip them.

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