Halloween Brunch SpreadsNo. 2695 · The 2026 edition
Halloween Pancakes
These spooky Halloween pancakes combine pumpkin-flavored batter with a pitch-black syrup for a fun and festive breakfast.
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Whip up a batch of eerie Halloween pancakes starting with a dark syrup made from sugars, flour, cinnamon, and black food coloring. The pancake batter features Bisquick, pumpkin puree, and warm spices, dyed orange with food coloring. Cook the pancakes until golden, then top with the black syrup and serve warm.
Ingredients
Directions
- Combine granulated sugar, light brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, vanilla, and water in a small saucepan. Heat to a boil while stirring constantly. Gradually stir in black food coloring until the mixture turns thoroughly black. Continue boiling and stirring for a few more minutes until it thickens. Take off the heat and reserve.
- In a large bowl, mix Bisquick, milk, eggs, pumpkin puree, 2 tablespoons sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and red/yellow/orange food coloring until uniformly combined. Drop batter by 1/4-cup portions onto a hot greased griddle. Cook each side until golden brown, approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Move pancakes to serving plates, drizzle with the black syrup, and serve immediately.
