Halloween Spooky Face Pancakes

Gather all your ingredients and tools. Preheat your skillet or griddle over medium heat until warm, and lightly grease with butter or oil.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and pumpkin spice until well combined. This creates a fluffy, uniform dry mixture.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with milk and melted butter until smooth and slightly frothy, filling your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together using a whisk or fork. Mix just until no dry flour remains; the batter should be smooth but slightly lumpy.
Add a few drops of food coloring into the batter—black, orange, or purple—and stir gently until the color is evenly distributed. Avoid overmixing to keep the batter light.
Using a ladle or measuring cup, pour small circles of batter onto the hot skillet to form the base shapes of your pancakes. Add chocolate chips or blueberries for eyes and mouths while the batter is still wet.
Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. You’ll hear a gentle sizzle and see the pancakes turn a light golden color around the edges.
Carefully flip each pancake with a spatula and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown on both sides. The pancakes should feel firm yet tender when gently pressed.
Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate and keep warm while you repeat the process with the remaining batter, greasing the pan as needed.
Decorate the pancakes with whipped cream, syrup, or extra fruit to add spooky flair and make each face extra expressive. Serve hot for a fun, festive breakfast.

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