Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes with Whipped Cinnamon Butter

It is October so of course it is time for delicious pumpkin treats.  We are starting out our weekend with these super delicious pumpkin pancakes.  They are topped with a spoonful of whipped cinnamon butter and warm maple syrup...yum!

2 c. buttermilk( or substitute 2 c. milk with 2t. lemon juice or vinegar added in)
2 eggs
3 T. melted butter
1 c. pumpkin puree
2 t. vanilla
Whisk all these ingredients together well in a large bowl.
In another bowl mix;

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves

Add dry to wet ingredients and mix well.  Use 1/3 c. measuring cup to measure out pancake batter.  Drop onto a hot griddle.  Sprinkle with 1 T. chopped pecans.
While pancakes are cooking mix 1/2 c. softened butter and 1 T. cinnamon.  Beat together well.
Serve pancakes topped with cinnamon butter and maple syrup.