Mini Fluffy Pancakes Recipe

🥞 Mini Fluffy Pancakes (Silver Dollar Pancakes)

Servings: 3–4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Soft, fluffy, bite-sized pancakes made from simple ingredients!


đź›’ Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 tablespoons sugar

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • ÂĽ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk (any kind)

  • 1 large egg

  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (or vegetable oil)

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Cooking

  • Butter or oil for greasing

  • Maple syrup, fruit, powdered sugar (optional toppings)


🥣 Instructions

1. Mix Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together:

  • Flour

  • Sugar

  • Baking powder

  • Salt


2. Mix Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk:

  • Milk

  • Egg

  • Melted butter

  • Vanilla


3. Combine

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
Gently whisk until just combined — do NOT overmix.
A few lumps are fine!
Let the batter rest for 3–5 minutes for fluffier pancakes.


4. Preheat Your Pan

Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium-low heat.
Lightly grease with butter or oil.


5. Cook Mini Pancakes

Use a teaspoon or small cookie scoop to drop small circles of batter onto the hot pan (about 1–2 inch size).

Cook until:

  • Bubbles form on the surface

  • Edges look set

Flip and cook another 30–60 seconds until golden.

Repeat with remaining batter.


6. Serve Warm

Stack them high and top with:

  • Maple syrup

  • Fresh berries

  • Whipped cream

  • Nutella

  • Powdered sugar

  • Honey & butter


🔄 Tips for EXTRA Fluffy Pancakes

  • Don’t overmix the batter.

  • Let the batter rest a few minutes.

  • Keep the heat medium-low to avoid burning.

  • Use buttermilk instead of milk for maximum fluffiness.


🍽️ Variations

Chocolate Chip Mini Pancakes

Add ÂĽ cup mini chocolate chips to the batter.

Banana Mini Pancakes

Fold in 1 mashed ripe banana.

Cinnamon Pancakes

Add ½ teaspoon cinnamon to the dry ingredients.

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