Description
Maple Bourbon Pancake Muffin Skewers offer a delightful twist on traditional pancakes by baking them into mini muffin-sized bites infused with rich bourbon and pure maple syrup. These bite-sized treats, threaded onto wooden skewers and optionally paired with fresh fruit, make for a fun and elegant breakfast or brunch option that’s easy to serve and share.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients
- 12 wooden skewers
- ½ cup maple syrup, for drizzling or dipping
- Fresh strawberries, blueberries, or banana slices (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Equipment: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 24-well mini muffin tin or line each well with mini paper liners to prevent sticking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until they are evenly distributed.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, pure maple syrup, bourbon, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Mix Batter: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; be careful not to overmix as this helps keep the pancake muffins fluffy.
- Portion and Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared mini muffin wells, filling each about three-quarters full. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool Muffins: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before handling.
- Thread Skewers: Once the pancake muffins are fully cooled, thread 2 to 3 muffins onto each wooden skewer. You may alternate the muffins with fresh fruit such as strawberries, blueberries, or banana slices for added flavor and presentation.
- Serve: Arrange the skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle with additional maple syrup or serve syrup on the side for dipping to enhance the sweet, rich flavor of the pancake muffins.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain fluffy pancake muffins.
- If you prefer a non-alcoholic version, omit bourbon and add an equal amount of extra maple syrup or buttermilk.
- Use fresh fruit of your choice to complement the sweetness and add a refreshing contrast.
- Mini paper liners make cleanup easier but greasing the pan well is sufficient if you prefer a crisper muffin edge.
- These pancake muffins can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pancake muffin skewers, maple bourbon pancakes, mini pancake muffins, breakfast skewers, brunch recipes, pancake bites
