Eggnog Pancakes with Maple Bourbon Syrup

Pancakes:
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups eggnog (grocery store variety)
2 Tbs butter, melted

Syrup:
1 pint pure maple syrup
1-1/2 oz bourbon

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, eggnog and butter; stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened.

Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a lightly greased hot griddle. Turn when bubbles form on top. Cook until second side is golden brown.

Meanwhile, gently warm 1 pint of pure maple syrup in a small saucepan on the stove over low heat. When warm, remove from the heat and stir in 1-1/2 oz of bourbon. Return to the heat and allow to simmer for 5 minutes more over low heat.

Yield: 1 dozen pancakes.