Halloween Pumpkin Pancakes

Halloween Pumpkin Pancakes

Ingredients for Syrup:

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup water
• Black food color

Ingredients for pancakes:

• 2 cups baking/biscuit mix
• 1 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of nutmeg
• Red and yellow food color

Directions:

1. In 1-quart saucepan, heat Syrup ingredients to boiling, stirring constantly, slowly adding enough black food color to completely color the mixture black. Stir constantly while boiling a few more minutes until mixture thickens. Remove from heat; set aside. In large bowl, stir together Pancake ingredients until well combined. Spoon batter onto hot greased griddle; cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes each side. Transfer to serving plates; top with syrup, and serve warm.