Serve the pancakes hot, straight from the pan, for the finest flavor. Breakfast or brunch is a good time to offer these. Mix in a few spoonfuls of hot maple syrup, honey, chocolate sauce, or butter. Whipped cream, fresh-cut fruit, frozen yogurt, and sprinkles are all great additions.

For a more intense gingerbread flavor, stir more gingerbread spice into the cream. You may also drizzle some cinnamon-spiked molasses over the top. One teaspoon of ground cinnamon is all that is needed to produce cinnamon syrup from 1 cup maple syrup with 2 tablespoons of dark molasses. Your cinnamon molasses is ready to be served.

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The pancake batter may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 5 days. Before cooking the pancakes, bring the milk to room temperature. Refrigerate any leftover pancakes for up to three days in an airtight container. Before serving, warm in a microwave until warm. These may be stored in the freezer for up to four months. Serve after being thawed and warmed.