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If you want delicious pancakes, you need to try this recipe for copycat McDonald’s pancakes. It’s one of our favorite breakfast recipes. I love that I can recreate them at home with this easy copycat recipe. Using simple ingredients and just a few easy steps, this McDonalds pancake recipe makes the kind of fluffy pancakes your entire family will love—without the drive-thru wait!

Just like McDonald’s hotcakes, these pancakes are soft, buttery, and subtly sweet. Serve with a pat of butter and warm maple syrup, and you’ve got a delicious breakfast that rivals anything you’d get at a restaurant. Want to take them up a notch? Fold in some chocolate chips before cooking for an indulgent twist. You can also customize with favorite toppings like sliced bananas, strawberries, or whipped cream.

Here are a few more creative ways to McDonalds pancakes! 

• Sprinkles! If you are making these pancakes for a birthday celebration, add some sprinkles and whipped cream. 
• Real maple syrup and a pat of butter make these pancakes extra rich and delicious. These thick and fluffy pancakes are perfect for absorbing delightful toppings. 
• Bacon! We put a half slice of bacon in the pancake batter on the griddle. The kids love to cover their bacon pancakes with syrup. 
• Add some berries. When we go out to eat, my daughter loves to get strawberries with whipped cream with her pancakes. Sometimes they make them look like a Mickey face! 
• Use different syrups! You can buy so many different kinds of syrups. So grab something other than butter or maple-flavored syrup. I love to go to iHop and try out the strawberry and blueberry syrup. I especially love the buttered pecan syrup! 

Freeze the leftovers for an easy breakfast

This McDonald’s pancake recipe is perfect for making a large batch ahead of time. Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze them by placing sheets of parchment paper between each one and sealing them in a freezer bag. When you’re ready to reheat, pop them in the microwave for 15-25 seconds or in a toaster oven for a quick breakfast on any day of the week.

This recipe isn’t just great for mornings—it’s also a fun weeknight breakfast-for-dinner dish that feels like a treat but comes together in under 30 minutes. With so many delicious toppings to try, it’s easy to change things up each time you make it.

The next time you’re craving that delicious stack of McDonald’s pancakes,  try this McDonald’s pancake recipe. It’s the best pancake recipe to keep in your back pocket—easy, affordable, and guaranteed to become a family favorite. Whether it’s for a lazy weekend brunch or a busy weekday morning, these fluffy pancakes make every meal feel like the best breakfast. You can make this recipe just like a professional chef would.

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McDonalds Pancake Recipe

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Recreate the classic McDonald’s pancakes at home with this easy, fluffy copycat recipe. Perfect for a quick breakfast or make-ahead meal the whole family will love.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 Tablespoons of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 Tablespoon sugar
• 2 eggs beaten
• 2 cups of milk
• 4 tablespoons oil

Instructions

1. Preheat and grease a griddle or frying pan to medium heat. (I prefer a griddle.) 
2. Combine all the ingredients until there are minimal lumps. Make sure not to overmix. Add your favorite mix-in to the batter.
3. Let sit for about 2 minutes before your start to cook them. This will help them rise more.
4. Pour about 1/3 cup of the batter. When the edges become dry and the top is bubbly ,flip the pancake and cook the other side for about a minute.
5. Let cool and freeze any leftovers. Re-heat in the microwave for about 20 seconds per pancake.

Notes

I don't seprate the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients but you can if you want.

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