Silver Dollar Pancakes (Mini Pancakes)

6 Servings
11 min

Perfectly golden brown and fluffy, these mini silver dollar pancakes are a delicious breakfast to enjoy any time of the week! If you need a change from regular pancakes, these tiny pancakes will be your new favorite recipe! Find the full recipe here!

A fork is in a stack of silver dollar pancakes with maple syrup.

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Fluffy pancakes are the best kind of breakfast, especially served with high quality maple syrup! These little pancakes are a favorite with kids and adults alike!

The more recipes I make, the more I realize there are a ton of different ways to make good pancakes! You can make pancakes with self-rising flour, chocolate pancakes with pancake mix, and even cottage cheese pancakes! If you are looking for a fluffy pancake recipe or an easy pancake recipe, I've got you covered!


What Are Silver Dollar Pancakes?

Silver dollar pancakes are simply pancakes that are the size of a silver dollar. Instead of using a ¼ cup measuring cup, you will use a tablespoon or a large spoon to add the pancake batter to the nonstick pan.


Ingredients You'll Need

an overhead shot of the ingredients for silver dollar pancakes.
  • Flour. We are using all purpose flour for these but you can use cake flour or self rising flour for pancakes too.
  • Baking powder. This is the leavening agent to make the pancakes light and fluffy.
  • Pure Vanilla Extract. For some extra flavor.
  • Large egg. You will need two large eggs to keep the pancake batter together.
  • Melted butter. Coconut oil or vegetable oil can be used instead.


Equipment To Gather

  • Large Bowl
  • Measuring Cups
  • Liquid Measuring Cup
  • Spatula
  • Griddle Or Large Non-Stick Skillet


How To Make Silver Dollar Pancakes

In a medium bowl, add all the all purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix it well and set that aside.

In a large bowl, add the milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla. Mix well. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until fully combined. It's ok if there are a few lumps left in the batter.

The dry ingredients are added to a bowl
The wet ingredients are added to a large mixing bowl.
The wet ingredients are added to the dry ingredients.

Set the large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add a pat of butter to a pan or a griddle and let it melt. With a tablespoon measuring spoon, add a tablespoon of batter into the melted butter. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes over medium heat on the first side. When there are bubbles coming up through the center of the pancake, flip the pancake over.

Cook for another 2-3 minutes on the second side. Take the pancake out of the pan and serve these adorable mini pancakes with maple syrup, fresh fruit, butter, or your favorite pancake toppings.

The silver dollar pancakes batter is in a tablespoon over the saute pan.
The batter is in a nonstick pan.

Tips to Making the Perfect Pancakes

  • Do not push down on the pancakes when you flip them. Though it might be tempting to push down on the pancakes, if you want perfect pancakes, just let it hang out and cook in the pan.
  • The pancakes are ready to flip when the middle bubbles. Small bubbles will start to come through the batter. The edges of the pancakes will also start to dry out. When you see these two signs, it's time to flip the pancakes.
  • Do not cook the pancakes too high. Medium-low heat to medium-high heat is the best for cooking pancakes. Too high and the outside will be too cooked and the inside will be raw. Too low and the pancakes will take a long time to cook.


Variations

  • Use a mixture of flour! To add a little more fiber to these pancakes, add half cake flour and half whole wheat flour. You can even use whole wheat pastry flour if you can find it. To get the fluffiest pancakes, a little extra liquid might be necessary if you are adding whole wheat flour because the flour will make a thicker batter.
  • Add mix ins to the batter! Chocolate chips and blueberries are classic add ins to pancake batter, but you can even add sprinkles for a fun pancake breakfast!
  • Add some nut butter! Add peanut butter, almond butter, or cashew butter for some more added flavor!
The silver dollar pancakes are surrounded by blueberries.

Storage Tips

  • How to store the batter. Once the pancake batter is mixed together, cover the batter with plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container. The batter will stay fresh in the refrigerator up to 24 hours.
  • How to store leftover pancakes. Once the homemade pancakes are cooked, place the cooked pancakes in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator up to 4 days. To reheat them, place them in the toaster oven for 1 minute or until the pancakes are warm. You can also reheat the pancakes on the stovetop in a dry pan over medium-low heat.
  • To keep the pancakes warm, after they are cooked place them on a parchment paper lined baking tray or baking sheet and keep them warm in a 200 degree oven. Make sure to keep the pancakes in a single layer so they do not stick together.
  • How to freeze the pancakes. Once the pancakes are cooked, allow them to cool completely. Wrap them in plastic wrap and place them in a Ziploc freezer bag. Freeze the pancakes up to 4 months. To reheat the pancakes for a quick breakfast, place them in the toaster oven for 2 minutes or reheat them in a hot pan over the stovetop.
A stack of silver dollar pancakes without any maple syrup on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this with pancake mix?Yes! You can use your favorite batter and then use a tablespoon to scoop the remaining batter into non-stick pan to cook the pancakes.

Do I have to use a non-stick pan?An electric griddle will work or a regular pan. If you are using a regular pan, make sure to grease the pan with butter or cooking spray.

What should I serve these silver dollar pancakes with?Serve these pancakes with your favorite toppings. They are perfect for a pancake bar at baby showers or to add to a brunch menu. Serve these pancakes alongside fruit, maple syrup, bacon, and butter.

A close up of the silver dollar pancakes in a plate.

More Breakfast Items

  • Double Chocolate Pancakes with Pancake Mix
  • Banana Muffins with Self Rising Flour
  • 5 Ingredient Yogurt Bagels
  • Banana Oatmeal Muffins


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Silver Dollar Pancakes (Mini Pancakes)
Recipe details
  • 6  Servings
  • Prep time: 5 Minutes Cook time: 6 Minutes Total time: 11 min
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 1/2 cups Milk Whole Milk, 2% or your favorite nondairy milk
  • 2 Eggs
  • 3 tablespoon Melted Butter
Instructions

In a medium bowl, add all the all purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix it well and set that aside.
In a large bowl, add the milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla. Mix well. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until fully combined. It's ok if there are a few lumps left in the batter.
Set the large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add a pat of butter to a pan or a griddle and let it melt. With a tablespoon measuring spoon, add a tablespoon of batter into the melted butter. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes over medium heat on the first side. When there are bubbles coming up through the center of the pancake, flip the pancake over.
Cook for another 2-3 minutes on the second side. Take the pancake out of the pan and serve these adorable mini pancakes with maple syrup, fresh fruit, butter, or your favorite pancake toppings.
Tips
  • Use your favorite nondairy milk or 2% milk if you do not have whole milk.
  • Do not push down on the pancakes when you flip them. Though it might be tempting to push down on the pancakes, if you want perfect pancakes, just let it hang out and cook in the pan.
  • The pancakes are ready to flip when the middle bubbles. Small bubbles will start to come through the batter. The edges of the pancakes will also start to dry out. When you see these two signs, it's time to flip the pancakes.
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