Gingerbread Man Pancakes

Who says gingerbread men are just for Christmas time?

GINGERBREAD MAN PANCAKES
4 Eggs
1/2 Cup Sugar
1/2 Cup Molasses
1 Cup Buttermilk
3 Cups Flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup butter melted
1/2 cup - 1cup milk
Whipped cream, fruit, chocolate chips, and other garnishments optional

1. With electric mixer, beat the eggs until they're light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the sugar, molasses, and butter milk and mix until blended about 1 minute more.

2. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, spices, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture and stir until smooth. Stir in the butter. Gradually, add milk until pancakes are to desired consistency.

3. Pour a circle for the head, a circle for the body and four small circles for hands and feet. Cook on a pancake griddle over low heat until golden brown. Decorate and serve with maple syrup if desired.