Combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and pumpkin pie spice in a medium bowl and whisk together.
In a separate bowl combine the wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, milk, melted butter, egg and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and use a rubber spatula to combine the two together, mixing just until no longer dry. A few clumps are ok.
Heat a large griddle or skillet over medium heat. Grease the pan or skillet with butter and pour batter in 1/4 cup discs onto the hot pan. Let the pancakes cook for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until the middle forms some bubbles and the bottom is set. Use a spatula to flip the pancake over and finish cooking on the other side. Serve pancakes warm with more butter and syrup. Enjoy!