Stars Hollow season is officially here 🍂☕️🥞
Ingredients
• 3 tbsp browned butter
• ½ cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1½ cups flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• ½ tsp cinnamon
Cinnamon Butter
• 4 tbsp softened butter
• 8 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
Directions
1. Brown the butter, then whisk with pumpkin puree and brown sugar.
2. Add buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla.
3. Fold in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon. Don’t overmix.
4. Scoop about ½ cup batter per pancake. Cook over low-medium heat for 1½–2 minutes per side, flipping once bubbles appear.
5. Mix the cinnamon butter ingredients until smooth.
6. Stack pancakes, pipe or spread on the cinnamon butter, and drizzle with maple syrup. 🤎🍁 #gilmoregirls #pumpkinpancakes #lukesdiner #fallaesthetic #autumnvibes
One of the best things about fall is embracing warm, comforting flavors like pumpkin and cinnamon, especially in breakfast dishes like these pumpkin pancakes. I've tried various pumpkin pancake recipes, but adding browned butter really takes the flavor to the next level. The nutty richness of the butter combined with pumpkin puree creates a moist, tender pancake that feels indulgent but not heavy. Making the cinnamon butter from scratch is a game changer—sweet brown sugar and cinnamon meld into the softened butter, giving each bite a delightful sweet-spiced kick. Spreading it while the pancakes are still warm helps it melt perfectly. I also like to drizzle maple syrup on top for extra sweetness and an authentic cozy vibe. To ensure fluffy pancakes, I never overmix the batter—just fold the dry ingredients gently to avoid tough texture. Cooking on low to medium heat allows the pancakes to cook through evenly without burning. For those who want to recreate that iconic Stars Hollow or Luke's Diner feel, this recipe hits all the right notes with simple ingredients you probably already have. Plus, it's versatile—you can add nuts or chocolate chips if you want a variation. Whether you're hosting a fall brunch or just making a special weekend breakfast, these pumpkin pancakes with cinnamon butter bring that autumn magic to your table.
















































































