Maple Bourbon-Pumpkin Pancakes with Spiced Pecan Butter

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons bourbon
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• Butter for cooking
• Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
• Pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake onto the skillet; cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.
• Flip the pancakes and cook for another 2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
• Prepare spiced pecan butter (see below) and serve pancakes warm with a dollop on top.
• Spiced Pecan Butter:
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/3 cup chopped toasted pecans
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
2. In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, buttermilk, egg, bourbon, and maple syrup until smooth.