Snowman Pancakes: a sweet Christmas delight
Create fun and festive snowman pancakes for a magical Christmas morning breakfast. This recipe is easy to follow and perfect for getting kids involved in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddle
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Vegetable oil, for greasing
- Whipped cream, for decoration
- Chocolate chips, for decoration
- Orange candy or sprinkles, for decoration
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium heat.
- For each snowman, pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle for the body and a smaller amount for the head.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Assemble the snowmen by stacking two pancakes (one larger, one smaller) on each plate.
- Decorate the pancakes with whipped cream to create a snowman’s body, then use chocolate chips for eyes and buttons, and an orange candy or sprinkles for the nose.
Notes
- You can add a pinch of cinnamon to the batter for extra flavor.
- Let kids help with decorating the snowman pancakes.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
