Christmas Pancakes

If you are looking for a fun and festive pancake recipe, make these Christmas Pancakes. The kids will love the red and green sprinkles and the made from scratch pancake batter.

Make Christmas morning more memorable with these pancakes. You may like these other ideas – Santa Pancakes, Christmas Tree Pancakes and 21 Christmas Pancakes Ideas.

Why We Love This Recipe

These fluffy pancake are always a family favorite. The ingredients are simple and can easily be changed and topped many different ways. If you have love making gingerbread pancakes or snowman pancakes then you are going to love these.

These pancakes would even be perfect for Santa and his reindeer. Makes this pancake mix this Christmas morning breakfast or for brunch. You can even change the sprinkles for whatever holiday you are celebrating.

Ingredients

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Variations Ideas

• Cinnamon Roll Pancakes – Feel free to add in cinnamon to this pancake recipe. Top the pancake with a delicious cream cheese glaze. It will be like eating a cinnamon roll.
• Milk – You can easily use different types of milk. It may change the texture if you use a dairy free milk or a nut milk. But it will still be delicious.
• Sugars – We used white sugar, but you can use different types of sweetened. Choose from brown sugar, maple syrup or honey for a healthier option.
• Nuts – This pancake recipe would be great with nuts added. The sweet and salty combination is delicious.

How to Make Christmas Pancakes

Step 1 – In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.

Step 2 – Add in salt and sugar until combined.  Then stir in the milk, egg, vegetable oil and vanilla.

Step 3 – Mix until just combined.  The batter will be lumpy. Fold in the Christmas sprinkles.  Then let the batter rest for approximately 5 minutes.

Step 4 – Heat a skillet, frying pan or griddle over medium high heat. Pour the batter into the pan in approximately ¼ cup measurements. Cook for 3-4 minutes until you see bubbles start to form.

• Step 5 – Flip Pancakes – Flip and cook the opposite side until golden brown.  Remove the pancake from the skillet to a plate.  Continue this process until all the batter is used.
• Step 7 – Serve and Enjoy – Serve topped with whipped cream and extra Christmas sprinkles. Enjoy!  

Recipe Tips

• Skillet – Prepare the skillet by preheating to medium heat and spraying with cooking spray. This prevents the pancake batter from sticking to the pan.
• Mixing Ingredients – Mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients in a large bowl until combined.
• Flipping Pancakes – Once bubbles form start appearing on the top of the pancake, then it is ready to flip. It usually takes about 3-4 minutes before it is ready to flip. It will depend on your skillet how long it takes.
• Serving – I like to make all the pancake batter before serving. This way we can eat as a family. Place the finished pancakes on a platter until all the batter is made. You can place in the oven while you are cooking all the pancake batter.

Christmas Pancake Toppings

These Christmas Pancakes are a great Christmas morning breakfast ideas. We love to setup a pancake bar to everyone can create their perfect pancake.

• Maple Syrup – We love the classic taste of a maple syrup. You have not purchased real maple syrup, I recommend serving it with these pancakes.
• Butter – These pancakes are perfect served with melted butter.
• Chocolate Chips – Top with chocolate chips for delicious chocolate flavor.
• Whipped Topping – Top these pancakes with whipped topping for a delicious addition to these Christmas pancakes.
• Fresh Fruit – You can add more slice bananas or other fresh fruit such as strawberries or blueberries.
• Powdered Sugar – Sprinkle the top with powdered with a side of fruit.

What to Serve with Christmas Pancakes?

These pancakes are great served as it, but we like to complete with some of our favorite sides. Here are some of our favorites.

• Sausage
• Bacon
• Turkey Bacon
• Eggs