Sticky Pecan Pancakes

Fluffy pancakes loaded with caramelized pecans, topped with warm maple syrup.
ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Maple syrup for serving
steps
- 1.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 2.
In another bowl, combine milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir well.
- 3.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- 4.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.
- 5.
Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
- 6.
While the pancakes cook, melt the unsalted butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan until bubbly.
- 7.
Add the chopped pecans and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 8.
Once the pancakes are golden brown on one side, flip them over and cook the other side.
- 9.
Serve the pancakes hot, topped with the sticky caramelized pecans.
- 10.
Drizzle with warm maple syrup and enjoy!