Pumpkin Pancakes with Nutmeg Whipped Cream

I received a request today for a recipe for pumpkin pancakes...so here you go!

Ingredients:

• 1 c. flour
• Pinch baking soda
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp. ginger
• 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 egg well-beaten
• 1 1/4 c. milk
• 2 tbsp. melted shortening
• 1/2 c. canned pumpkin

Directions:

·       Combine flour, soda, sugar and spices.

·       Combine egg, shortening, pumpkin and milk.

·       Add to flour mixture beating until smooth.

·       Bake on hot lightly greased griddle turning only once.

·       Serve hot with butter and syrup or nutmeg whipped cream.

Nutmeg Whipped Cream:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions:

1.                       Place whipping cream in a small, deep, chilled bowl. Add the 2 tablespoons sugar, vanilla, and nutmeg; beat using a mixer with chilled beaters on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.