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Gotta tell you about my go-to Christmas morning treat! These cute Christmas Pancakes have turned into our family's most eagerly awaited breakfast tradition. The first time I made them with those fun green and red sprinkles and those sweet strawberry Santa toppers, everyone was totally wowed. These days my little ones start begging for them right when December rolls around!
Holiday Morning Delight
What's the real charm of these pancakes? They're more than just tasty, they're a whole party on your plate! I'm crazy about how fast they come together, even when Christmas morning gets hectic. Those twinkling sprinkles in the mix and the strawberry Santa hats bring smiles all around, creating real Christmas magic.
What You'll Want to Grab
- Main Dry Components:
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour measured carefully
- ¼ cup sugar for that perfect sweetness
- 4 teaspoons baking powder to make them rise beautifully
- Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk for softness
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil for moisture
- 1 fresh egg for binding
- Splash of vanilla for flavor depth
- Festive Additions:
- Green and red sprinkles to bring the holiday cheer
- Ripe strawberries for creating Santa hats
- Generous whipped cream for snowy decorations
Creating Your Breakfast Masterpiece
- Mix Your Dry Ingredients
- The way I always begin is combining my flour sugar baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl. Give it all a good whisk so every bite has that perfect flavor balance.
- Prepare Your Mixture
- Here comes the exciting part! Add your milk oil egg and vanilla splash. Stir until barely combined then gently mix in your holiday sprinkles watching the festive colors dance through the batter.
- Cook To Perfection
- Warm your griddle to medium nothing too hot. Brush with a bit of butter then pour your colorful batter. When bubbles form on top you'll know it's flipping time!
- Add Holiday Flair
- Now for the fun touches! Stack your pancakes top with fluffy whipped cream place your strawberry Santa hat and finish with a tiny whipped cream button. Kids always want to help with this step!
Insider Tricks
Wanna know what makes these Christmas pancakes stand out? Always grab fresh stuff, it really counts. Keep your finished pancakes warm in a low-temp oven while cooking the rest. And go wild with those sprinkles, they're what turns ordinary breakfast into Christmas morning magic! I love putting crispy bacon or fluffy scrambled eggs alongside to make it a complete holiday breakfast.
Saving Some For Later
Let me share how you can store these holiday treats, though they hardly ever stick around long at my place! Any extras can go in a storage bag and stay good in your fridge about 3 days. If you're planning ahead put them in the freezer first as a single layer then move to a freezer bag and they'll last up to 3 months. When you're craving holiday vibes again just warm them up in your microwave or toaster.
Fan Favorites Explained
These aren't regular pancakes they're tiny holiday joy bombs! The way the kids get all excited seeing those bright sprinkles and cute strawberry hats is priceless Christmas fun. Even adults can't help smiling because who can resist festive breakfast treats? Plus they're so quick to make we can spend more time having fun together instead of cooking forever.
Add Your Personal Touch
Wanna hear how I switch things up sometimes? Try adding a dash of cinnamon to make your kitchen smell amazing. I'll sometimes throw in white chocolate chips for extra yumminess. My kids enjoy picking different colored sprinkles for each holiday and honestly they taste awesome no matter how you fix them!
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Unforgettable Morning Spread
You know what really takes these pancakes to another level? Making them part of a big holiday breakfast buffet! I always pair them with steamy cups of cocoa topped with fluffy marshmallows for the kids and fun mimosas for the adults. Add some bright fresh fruit on the side and you've got a breakfast that feels totally festive whenever you serve it!
Nailing The Technique
Here are my never-fail pancake pointers! Keep your cooking surface at medium heat too hot will burn those precious sprinkles. When you mix your batter go easy we want them light not tough. And here's my favorite trick: toss those sprinkles in just before cooking so your colors stay bright and cheerful in every pancake.
Easy Morning Shortcuts
Want to make holiday breakfasts super simple? These pancakes freeze so well! I spread them out flat freeze them then stack them in a bag. Whenever we need some Christmas cheer I pop them in the toaster. They get those awesome crispy edges again and taste almost like fresh ones.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I prepare the batter in advance?
- Fresh-made is best, but you can chill the batter overnight. Give it a good stir to fix any separation before using.
- → When's the right time to flip pancakes?
- When you see bubbles popping on top and the edges seem dry, that's your cue to flip.
- → Are these pancakes freezable?
- Absolutely! Keep them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Just add fresh toppings when serving.
- → What should I do if my strawberries are too large?
- Just slice them in half lengthwise so they fit better on the pancakes.
- → How do I keep pancakes warm while cooking more?
- Cover them with a towel or pop them in a 200°F oven for up to 20 minutes.