Making a big batch of pancakes has never been easier! Skip flipping pancakes over a hot griddle and make my easy and fluffy Sheet Pan Pancakes instead! They're great for busy weekday mornings or serving a large group of people at once!
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Why I Love These Sheet Pan Pancakes
- Great for a crowd: These are way quicker and easier than cooking individual pancakes. Prep a bunch of pancakes in less than 30 minutes. Great for busy mornings or family brunch!
- Endless flavor options: Easily add any of your favorite toppings to these light and fluffy pancakes. You can even do multiple flavors at once, making it easy to satisfy picky eaters.
- No buttermilk needed: These flavorful and fluffy pancakes are made with simple ingredients. I actually prefer the taste and texture of these pancakes made with regular milk!
Ingredient Notes
- All-purpose flour: No fancy flours needed, just use good ol' all-purpose! I have not tested this recipe with gluten-free flour yet, but if you do, report back!
- Granulated sugar: These pancakes were created to not be overly sweet, so that you could add the sweetness with the syrup and toppings. I do not suggest changing the amount of sugar, as it will affect the structure and texture.
- Baking powder: The baking powder is essential for providing lift for these pancakes. Make sure to use two tablespoons (not teaspoons) and do not use baking soda!
- Milk: Use regular 1%, 2%, or whole milk. Buttermilk pancakes are great but the regular milk actually helps create a lighter, more tender texture which is ideal for these baked pancakes.
- Unsalted butter: The butter adds richness and flavor to these pancakes. You can use salted if you prefer, just omit the additional salt.
- Large eggs: Help bind the pancakes together and keep them moist.
- Baking essentials: Vanilla extract (helps add rich flavor), kosher salt, and cinnamon (optional).
How to Make Easy Sheet Pan Pancakes
Step 1: Whisk dry ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour (3 cups), granulated sugar (½ cup), baking powder (2 tablespoons), kosher salt (2 teaspoons) and cinnamon (1 teaspoon).
Step 2: Combine with wet ingredients and stir
Add eggs (2 large), vanilla extract (2 teaspoons), melted unsalted butter (½ cups, i.e. 1 stick), milk (2 cups) and water (½ cup) to the large bowl and stir until just combined (it can be a little lumpy, doesn't need to be totally smooth!).
Tip: Be careful not to over-mix! A few pea-size lumps are okay. Over mixing the batter can lead to tough and chewy pancakes which is not what we're going for!
Step 3: Spread batter evenly on baking sheet and bake
- Gently pour pancake batter on greased and parchment-lined rimmed half-sheet pan and spread into an even layer.
- Bake at 350℉ for 10-12 minutes or until firm. The pancakes won't be golden brown, so they can be a little deceiving, but I promise they bake up quickly and we don't want to overbake.
Tip: You can lightly tap the sheet pan on the counter before putting it in the oven to remove any air bubbles and ensure even baking.
Step 4: Cut and enjoy!
Once pancakes have slightly cooled, cut into squares and top with butter, maple syrup, fresh fruit, whipped cream, or toppings of choice!
Tip: Use a pizza cutter for the quickest and easiest way to slice these oven-baked pancakes.
Tips & Variations
- Mix-ins: Sprinkle blueberries, sliced bananas, chocolate chips, or your favorite mix-ins right onto the batter right before baking. You can even bake multiple flavors on the same pan (i.e. chocolate chips on one half and blueberries on the other!) which makes it super easy to satisfy the entire family at once!
- Different toppings: Top these delicious sheet pan pancakes with your favorite toppings like peanut butter, fresh berries, whipped cream, chocolate syrup, etc.
- Parchment paper: I highly recommend greasing & lining your baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Use the right size baking sheet: Make sure to use a half-sheet pan (18x13") or your pancakes might not turn out right. Also be sure it's a rimmed baking sheet so your batter doesn't spill over the sides. If your pan is too small, the batter will overflow and not cook thoroughly. If it's too large, your batter will be too thin causing your pancakes to overcook.
Storage & Freezing
- Storage: Allow to cool, then store leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. I recommend placing a piece of parchment paper between each pancake slice to prevent them from sticking together.
- Freezing: Let pancakes cool completely then wrap sliced pancakes tightly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag for up to 1-2 months.
- Reheating: When you're ready to enjoy the leftover sheet pan pancakes, you can reheat them in the microwave, toaster oven, or conventional oven. For microwave reheating, place a few slices on a microwave-safe plate and heat for ~30-60 seconds, or until warmed through. To reheat in the oven, place the pancakes on a baking sheet and warm in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-10 minutes, or until heated through.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Yes, you can use boxed pancake mix, two bags of my individual pancake mixes, or 3 ½ cups of my homemade pancake dry ingredient mixture and pour onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
If cooking the full recipe, you will need to use a half-sheet pan (18x13 pan"). To use a 9x13", just reduce this recipe by half. It's important to use the right size pan or your pancakes might not turn out right. If your pan is too small, the batter will overflow and not cook thoroughly. If it's too large, your batter will be too thin causing your pancakes to overcook.
If you want to use frozen berries for these pancakes, I recommend thawing them first so you can remove excess moisture before adding to the batter. If you add them frozen, the fruit may release too much water while baking which can change the texture of the batter and make it too watery. The fruit juices may also bleed into other sections of the pancakes if you are doing multiple flavors on one sheet pan.
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Sheet Pan Pancakes
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons baking powder note: this is tablespoons (not teaspoons!) and baking powder (not baking soda!)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Optional: 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup melted unsalted butter (i.e. 1 stick)
- 2 cups milk 1%, 2%, or whole
- ½ cup water
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Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour (3 cups), granulated sugar (½ cup), baking powder (2 tablespoons), kosher salt (2 teaspoons) and cinnamon (optional: 1 teaspoon).
- Add eggs (2 large), vanilla extract (2 teaspoons), melted unsalted butter (½ cup, i.e. 1 stick), milk (2 cups) and water (½ cup) to large bowl and stir until just combined (it can be a little lumpy, doesn't need to be totally smooth!).
- Spread on a parchment-lined rimmed half-sheet pan.
- Bake at 350℉ for 10-12 minutes or until firm. The pancakes won't brown, so they can be a little deceiving, but they bake up quickly.
- Cut into squares and top with butter, syrup, fresh fruit, and whipped cream!
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These are so convenient and delicious!! My go to pancakes from now on!!
I'm so glad you enjoyed the sheet pan pancakes, Ashley! Thanks so much for leaving a review!
Excellent!! They are light, fluffy, and SO EASY! I added a little flaxseed mill for a little hit of health. Thanks for sharing.
I'm so glad you enjoyed the sheet pan pancakes! Thanks so much for taking time to leave a review!
Hello,
I have a pretty small oven but on occasion do cook for up to 6 people, so if I halve this recipe can I use a quarter baking sheet instead so in fits in my oven? And if I can, would I need to adjust the cooking time?
Thank you in advance.
Yes, it may just bake a few minutes less so keep an eye on it!
Hiya Melissa,
I just made this (I live overseas) and it is DELISH! I made it for my wife and I to try ot out and it's going to be hard for us not to eat it all in one sitting LOL.
I used yhe ¼baking sheet and it cooked for about 4-5 minutes less. It's light, fluffy and tastes like good ol' pancakes but with none of the waiting and standing at the oven OR the obligatory messy first-pancake fail that's so sonominous with cooking pancakes the traditional way. Thanks for the recipe, it will be a favourite from now on.
I'm so glad you you all enjoyed the sheet pan pancakes, Bear! Thanks so much for taking time to leave a review. I appreciate it!
This was super easy and delicious! Definitely saved me so much time while cooking for my family of 7! Thank you!
I'm so glad you enjoyed the sheet pan pancake recipe, Amanda! Thanks so much for taking time to leave a review. I appreciate it!
Omg where has this been my whole life?! So much easier than making individual pancakes and they were so fluffy and delicious!!
So glad you love this recipe, Melissa! Thank you so much for leaving a review!
Amazing recipe!!! This was way easier to make and I'll definitely only make this recipe from now on. I added cinnamon, chocolate chips, and sliced bananas to the tops of the pancakes. They were delicious and yummy. I made this recipe for the August Baking Challenge. Thanks for the recipe!! 🥞😃🥞
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review and for participating in the monthly baking challenge, Katie! So happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe!
These sheet pan pancakes come together quickly and bake up beautifully! Just the breakfast we need on a school day.
Thank you so much for leaving a review for these, Tomma!
My daughter and I baked these for the August Baking Challenge. They were fluffy, thick, and delicious! We put chocolate chips on top of half of the pan, and we used the cinnamon. Ours took 15 minutes to be ready. An easy and less messy way to do pancakes! Thanks for sharing.
So happy to hear you enjoyed this recipe, Emiley! Thank you so much for leaving a review, I really appreciate it!
These are the most delicious and quick breakfast. My kids loved them and I loved how easy they were to customize to each of my family members liking.
(August Baking Challenge)
Thank you so much for leaving a review and for participating in the monthly baking challenge, Marissa! I really appreciate it!
Just tried and it came out perfect! Thanks for always providing great recipes!
Thank you so much for leaving a review, Brianna!