Description
Celebrate the festive season with these delightful Christmas Pancakes, shaped like a charming Christmas tree and adorned with whipped cream, colorful sprinkles, and candies. Soft, fluffy, and infused with a bright green hue, these pancakes bring joy to your holiday breakfast or brunch table and are simple to prepare using basic ingredients.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- Green food coloring (to desired shade)
Toppings
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Assorted sprinkles and candies, for decoration
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined to create an even dry mixture.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat together the milk, egg, and melted butter until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep pancakes light. Add green food coloring gradually and mix until the batter is evenly tinted a festive green color.
- Heat the skillet: Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook pancakes in tree shape: Pour batter onto the skillet to form small circles. Gradually add smaller circles on top of each pancake to create a stacked shape resembling a Christmas tree. Cook each pancake for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Assemble the tree: Place the pancakes on a plate starting with the largest at the bottom and stack progressively smaller ones on top to form a Christmas tree shape.
- Decorate and serve: Top the pancake tree with whipped cream to mimic snow, sprinkle with assorted colorful sprinkles and candies, and dust with powdered sugar to enhance the festive look. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use a non-stick skillet or well-seasoned griddle for easier pancake flipping.
- Adjust green food coloring amount based on desired shade.
- For a fluffier texture, do not overmix the batter.
- Add vanilla extract for a slight flavor variation if desired.
- Serve with maple syrup or your favorite pancake toppings, alongside the festive decorations.
