I always looked forward to the first cold day of fall. Not because of the leaves turning because that always meant hours of raking them after they fell. It was because mom almost always had an urge for gingerbread when the weather turned cold.
Well, the first cold of fall came this morning and I had that same urge. Instead of waiting until later in the day to make some I thought I might try it in pancake form.
This recipe isn't anywhere near as intensely spiced or heavy with molasses as mom's dessert. If you're looking for a more intense molasses flavor, try mixing 1 part molasses with 3 parts maple syrup and serve it on the side.
