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Gotta tell you about our family's favorite Christmas morning tradition! These cute Christmas Pancakes have become the breakfast my kids can't wait for each year. The first time I tossed in those red and green sprinkles and topped them with those little strawberry Santa hats, everyone grinned from ear to ear. Now the requests start rolling in the second December hits!
Holiday Morning Wonder
What's so amazing about these pancakes? They're more than just tasty - they're a full-on party for your plate! I love how they come together in no time flat, even when the holiday rush is on. Those sparkly sprinkles mixed in the batter and the sweet strawberry toppers bring smiles all around - it's Christmas happiness served up hot.
What You'll Need To Grab
- Basic Stuff:
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour scooped with care
- ¼ cup sugar for that hint of sweetness
- 4 teaspoons baking powder to make them rise nicely
- Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk for softness
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil so they don't dry out
- 1 egg for holding everything together
- Splash of vanilla for extra flavor
- Holiday Extras:
- Green and red sprinkles to bring the festive feels
- Ripe strawberries to create those cute Santa hats
- Loads of whipped cream for snowy decorations
Creating The Holiday Fun
- Mix Your Dry Ingredients
- I always start by combining flour sugar baking powder and salt in my biggest mixing bowl. Give everything a good whisk so all pancakes taste great from first to last.
- Prepare Your Mix
- Here comes the good part! Add your milk oil egg and vanilla. Stir until barely mixed then gently add those holiday sprinkles watching as they create pretty swirls of Christmas color.
- Cook Them Up
- Warm your pan to medium not scorching hot that's key. Add a dab of butter then pour some batter in. Wait for those little bubbles to show up before you flip them over.
- Add Holiday Cheer
- This is the fun bit! Put a big dollop of whipped cream on each stack place your strawberry Santa hat on top and finish with a tiny whipped cream dot. My kids always jump in to help with this step!
Insider Tricks
Wanna know how to nail these Christmas pancakes? Always pick quality ingredients they really do matter. Keep your finished pancakes warm in a low-temp oven while cooking the rest. And don't skimp on those sprinkles they're what makes breakfast feel like Christmas! We love having these with some crispy bacon or fluffy eggs for a full holiday breakfast.
Saving Some For Later
Here's how to hang onto these festive treats though they never stick around long at my place! Tuck leftover pancakes into a sealed bag and they'll be good in your fridge for about 3 days. Planning way ahead? Freeze them flat first then bundle them into a freezer bag they'll last up to 3 months. When you want some holiday cheer again just warm them in your toaster or zap them in the microwave.
The Joy They Bring
These aren't ordinary pancakes they're little slices of holiday happiness! The way kids get all excited seeing those bright sprinkles and cute strawberry hats it's what Christmas memories are made of. Even adults can't help smiling because who can resist fun breakfast food? Plus they're so quick to make we can spend more time enjoying each other instead of cooking forever.
Switch Things Up
Wanna hear how I change these up sometimes? Try adding a dash of cinnamon to the mix for that Christmas morning smell. Sometimes I throw in white chocolate chips for extra sweetness. My kids love picking different colored sprinkles depending on the holiday and honestly they taste amazing however you make them!
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Unforgettable Breakfast Spread
Know what makes these pancakes even better? Putting them at the center of a big holiday breakfast! I love serving them with steaming cups of hot chocolate topped with marshmallows for the kids and fancy mimosas for the grown-ups. Toss some fresh fruit on the side and you've got a meal that feels like Christmas morning any day of the year!
Nailing The Technique
Let me share my can't-miss pancake secrets! Keep your pan at medium heat too hot and you'll scorch those precious sprinkles. When you mix everything go easy we want them light not chewy. And here's my favorite trick: stir those sprinkles in right before cooking so their colors stay bright in every pancake.
Store Them Away
Want to make your holiday mornings super easy? These pancakes freeze so well! I lay them out flat freeze them then stick them in a freezer bag. Whenever we need some Christmas spirit I just pop them in the toaster. They get those crispy edges again and taste almost as good as when they're fresh made.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I prep the batter the day before?
- It works best when fresh, but you can mix it up the night before and store in your fridge. Just give it a good mix before cooking since the ingredients might settle.
- → When's the right moment to turn the pancakes?
- Wait until you spot bubbles popping up and the edges start getting dry. That's your signal to flip them over.
- → Can these pancakes go in the freezer?
- Absolutely! Store them in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Just add your toppings fresh when you're ready to eat them.
- → What should I do with oversized strawberries?
- Big strawberries? No problem! Just slice them lengthwise down the middle so they match your pancake size better.
- → How can I keep all the pancakes hot until serving?
- You can wrap them in a kitchen towel or put them in your oven at 200°F for about 20 minutes while you finish cooking the rest.