A poffertjes pan is a special cast iron or aluminum pan used to make Dutch mini pancakes, called "poffertjes." The pan is characterized by its small, shallow wells or indentations, which are filled with batter to make individual portions of the mini pancakes. The wells help the poffertjes cook evenly and give them their distinctive shape. The pan is typically used over a stove top or campfire and is a common cooking implement in the Netherlands.