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Root Beer Float Pancakes Recipe

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This Root Beer Float Pancakes recipe is like having a classic root beer float, but in a breakfast favorite. Not only do the pancakes taste like root beer, but you top them with pancakes syrup that is made with VANILLA ICE CREAM! Go ahead…treat yourself!

This Root Beer Float Pancakes recipe is like having a classic root beer float, but in a breakfast favorite. Not only do the pancakes taste like root beer, but you top them with pancakes syrup that is made with VANILLA ICE CREAM! Go ahead...treat yourself!

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We are in the middle of winter, but the last two recipes I’ve posted have been recipes that been somewhat summer themed. You might think I’m longing for winter to be over, but really, I’m not. I’m okay with summer staying far away (for now) and enjoying the “cold” Vegas weather.

The first summer-inspired recipe was my Smores Pull-Apart Rolls. Of course, those are baked in the oven, so making them on a cold winter day works perfectly.

Then, that brings me to my recipe today: Root Beer Float Pancakes. When I think of root beer floats, I think of them as a summer treat. Or, at the very least, a warmer weather treat. But these pancakes? It might be the first time that a “root beer float” has actually warmed you up in the middle of winter.

While making these pancakes will be easy for you, it took quite a bit of trial and error to get it right. Making the actual homemade pancake mix was easy, but I was determined to make those pancakes taste like root beer. In the end, it took at least 6 batches (I started to lose count) of pancakes until I was happy with the flavor. Of course, having “too” many pancakes isn’t a problem with my family – it’s just good that I know how to freeze pancakes.

Root Beer Float Pancakes Recipe

While these pancakes are full of root beer flavor (I’m in love with the smell of them too), the other part of this recipe I wanted was the vanilla ice cream part. Sure, you could top these with a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream and that would be quite delightful, but I wanted a pancake that was more traditional in style: pancakes with syrup.

I tested these pancakes with a basic homemade vanilla syrup, and while it did the job, I wasn’t excited by the results. So, I got the crazy idea to use actual vanilla ice cream to make my syrup. Would it work? Well, I’m please to share that not only did it work, it is SO AWESOME!

Root Beer Float Pancakes Recipe with Vanilla Ice Cream Pancake Syrup

If you’ve ever had buttermilk syrup, you’ll recognize that the ingredients of my Vanilla Ice Cream Pancake Syrup is similar, except it doesn’t use buttermilk, but uses vanilla ice cream instead. Sounds kind of crazy, right? Yeah, but it totally works. When I tasted my final batch of pancakes, dipped in this glorious Vanilla Ice Cream Pancake Syrup, it was exactly the taste I wanted: root beer floats in pancake form!

Root Beer Float Pancakes Recipe

You’ll notice in the recipe, that I use both root beer and also a root beer concentrate. I made batches with just root beer (and no concentrate or extract) and I didn’t feel that there was enough root beer flavor. It was very, very subtle. So, while you could skip the concentrate or extract, you won’t get much of the flavor (in my opinion). I also made a batch with no root beer, but using only root beer concentrate, and again, I didn’t feel that it had enough flavor. The winner was using both.

Here’s the full recipe – I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Also, are you on Pinterest? If so, be sure to pin this recipe on Pinterest!

Root Beer Float Pancakes Recipe

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Root Beer Float Pancakes Recipe

Root Beer Float Pancakes Recipe

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Treat yourself! This Root Beer Float Pancakes recipe is like having a classic root beer float but in a breakfast favorite!

  • Author: Brandie Valenzuela
  • Yield: 16 pancakes (approx) 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: American
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
  • 2 cups root beer (NOT DIET)
  • 1 tablespoon root beer concentrate
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter or oil

Vanilla Ice Cream Pancake Syrup (optional)

  • 1/2 cup butter (cut into about 8 pieces)
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 1 cup vanilla ice cream (melted)
  • 1 tablespoon corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together all dry ingredients. Stir in remaining ingredients, but don’t over mix.
  2. Heat a non-stick or greased griddle or pan over medium-high heat (I heat my griddle to about 350 degrees F). Scoop 1/4 cup of batter and pour onto hot griddle. Cook until multiple bubbles appear on your pancakes and edges begin to dry out a bit. Flip pancakes over to cook other side. Cook for about 1 minute or until golden brown. Remove from griddle or pan and serve with your choice of toppings.

Vanilla Ice Cream Pancake Syrup

  1. In a large saucepan, place butter, sugar, melted vanilla ice cream, and corn syrup. Turn heat on low-medium and stir to combine ingredients. Continue stirring until butter is melted and ingredients are combined. Bring to low boil and cook for about 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  2. Turn off heat and quickly whisk in baking soda and vanilla extract. Mixture will foam and rise, but continue to whisk until fully combine and mixture settles. Set aside to cool. Mixture will thicken a bit more as it cools.

Notes

I used a 1/4 measuring cup to scoop my pancake batter, which gives me about 16 pancakes for this recipe. If you use a larger or smaller amount, your servings will vary.

Keywords: vanilla ice cream, root beer concentrate, father's day, 8 ingredients, homemade pancakes, pancake syrup,


Root Beer Float Pancakes Recipe

Want more homemade pancakes recipes?

12 Homemade Pancake Recipes from the #12Bloggers Team

My Root Beer Float Pancakes Recipe is my contribution to the #12Bloggers Event that happens on the 12th of every month. It includes myself and 11 blogging friends and we all create recipes around a common theme — all of the recipes have 12 ingredients or less too. This months theme is PANCAKES and is hosted by Jamie at Love Bakes Good Cakes!

Here’s the links to all of the homemade pancake recipes:

Apple Pie Pancakes from Around My Family Table
Peanut Butter & Jelly Pancakes from Bread Booze Bacon
Root Beer Float Pancakes from Home Cooking Memories
Banana Nut Silver Dollar Pancakes from Big Bear’s Wife
Cinnamon Roll Pancakes from Cooking on the Front Burner
Dutch Baby Pancake with Fresh Berries from Love Bakes Good Cakes
Salted Caramel Banana Dutch Baby from Thyme For Cocktails
Easy Red Velvet Pancakes from A Night Owl
Classic Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes from Pink Cake Plate
Fluffy Pancakes with Blackberry Compote from {i love} my disorganized life
Buttermilk Pecan Pancakes from See Vanessa Craft
Easy Swedish Pancakes from Kleinworth & Co.

Root Beer Float Pancakes Recipe

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Comments

  1. Cherryl Ehlenburg says

    June 28, 2019 at 4:29 pm

    I love trying out different pancake recipes, and this sounds delicious. I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  2. Katy M. says

    June 15, 2019 at 11:36 am

    Wow! These look and sound good! We would love if you would share at our weekly link-up party Handmade & Otherwise (Fridays 8am-Mondays 8pm).

    Reply
  3. Linda says

    June 13, 2019 at 5:08 am

    This is a first for me…boy would I be a hit serving these. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  4. Miz Helen says

    June 12, 2019 at 10:57 am

    Congratulations!
    Your post is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week and thank you so much for sharing it with us. Your post will be pinned to our features board and hope you have a great week!
    Miz Helen

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  5. Mother of 3 says

    June 6, 2019 at 1:48 pm

    OH MY! THESE SOUNDS AMAZING! THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING WITH US AT ENCOURAGING HEARTS AND HOME. PINNED.

    Reply
  6. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    June 6, 2019 at 5:49 am

    Oh just YUM!! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for dinner party!

    Reply
  7. Alice says

    June 3, 2019 at 8:59 am

    So inventive of you! It made me think of the root beer ham a coworker makes every thanksgiving. Thanks for sharing this neat recipe.

    Reply
  8. Erlene says

    February 17, 2019 at 2:13 pm

    What?! Root Beer is one of my favorite soft drinks and I’ve never had it in pancake form! Totally have to try this one. Pinned.

    Reply
  9. Akaleistar says

    March 3, 2018 at 4:15 pm

    Those root beer float pancakes look so good!

    Reply
  10. Teresa says

    February 27, 2018 at 3:21 pm

    My grandchildren would love these! And that syrup, Mmmmm! Thank you for sharing on Party in Your PJ’s.

    Reply
  11. Natalie A says

    February 21, 2018 at 10:55 am

    I have never tried root beer pancakes before. You have sold me on them, and the root beer float part sounds really good! I bet kids would have fun trying these out! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  12. Lady AND says

    February 20, 2018 at 8:44 am

    How unique! These look like so much fun to eat! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  13. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    February 19, 2018 at 6:34 am

    Oh my these look and sound so good! What a treat! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!

    Reply
  14. Monica @HappyandBlessedHome.com says

    June 15, 2017 at 5:29 am

    My audience will love this recipe. Sharing and featured at Family Fun Friday!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  15. Hil says

    June 13, 2017 at 5:46 pm

    What a creative recipe! Never had a root beer pancake but I really want to try it!

    Thanks for sharing at #bloggerspotlight, pinned!

    Reply
  16. Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook says

    June 11, 2017 at 3:13 am

    Wow! I love the sound of these pancakes! What a lovely idea to incorporate root beer! Thank you for sharing at this week’s Fiesta Friday party!

    Reply
  17. Monika Dabrowski says

    June 10, 2017 at 7:18 am

    These would be amazing for Sunday brunch! Wonderfully indulgent! Thank you for sharing with Fiesta Friday:)

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  18. Linda says

    June 7, 2017 at 8:24 am

    These sound awesome! Thank you for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend? Hope to see you back next week!

    Wishes for tasty dishes,
    Linda

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  19. Christine says

    June 6, 2017 at 6:55 am

    By the way my stomach is reacting, you can color me intrigued! I have to try ice cream in my recipe now. Loving this, thanks you!

    Thanks for sharing this at the Dishing It & Digging It Link Party.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  20. Alison's Allspice says

    June 5, 2017 at 2:14 pm

    I love rootbeer! This is an amazing idea!

    Reply
  21. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    June 5, 2017 at 7:02 am

    My father would have gone crazy over these!! What a delicous idea! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!

    Reply
  22. Frugal Hausfrau says

    June 21, 2016 at 2:29 pm

    This is such a fun idea!! Like a party for breakfast! Thanks for bringing these to Throwback Thursday!

    Mollie

    Reply
  23. Carlee says

    June 21, 2016 at 9:58 am

    I LOVE this idea and can’t wait to give it a try! Thanks for sharing at Throwback Thursday!

    Reply
  24. Mistie says

    June 19, 2016 at 10:37 am

    Wow, my mind is blown! This sounds so decadent and a great treat. Your photographs look beautiful too!! Pin in this recipe for later.

    Reply
  25. Tiffany says

    June 18, 2016 at 6:48 pm

    These sound absolutely amazing!! Like my sweet tooth is aching with a need for these … 🙂

    Reply
  26. Meg says

    June 17, 2016 at 10:01 pm

    This looks so delicious! And your photography is amazing!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  27. Maria says

    June 16, 2016 at 5:05 pm

    You had me at rootbeer float! This is such a clever recipe and I love the fact that you made syrup out of ICE CREAM!!!! Such a genius idea! Thanks so much for sharing this with us on #shinebloghop!

    Reply
  28. Rachel @ {i love} my disorganized life says

    January 13, 2016 at 7:08 am

    My son loves root beer, so I know he’d love these pancakes, too, especially with ice cream in the syrup!

    ★★★★★

    Reply

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