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Gotta tell you about our most magical Christmas morning tradition! These cute Christmas Pancakes have become what my family looks forward to most during the holidays. The first time I made them with those fun red and green sprinkles and those sweet strawberry tops shaped like Santa hats, everyone just couldn't stop smiling. My kids start begging for them the minute December rolls around!
Magical Holiday Delight
What's so wonderful about these? They're more than just tasty - they're a whole party on your plate! I love how they come together so fast, even when the holiday morning is crazy busy. Those sparkly sprinkles in the mix and the strawberry Santa hat toppers bring smiles all around - it's Christmas happiness in every bite.
What You'll Need For These
- Basic Stuff:
- 2¼ cups flour grabbed from your pantry
- ¼ cup sugar for that light sweetness
- 4 teaspoons baking powder to make them rise nicely
- Wet Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk for softness
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil so they don't dry out
- 1 egg to hold everything together
- Splash of vanilla for that homey smell
- Holiday Touches:
- Green and red sprinkles to bring the Christmas spirit
- Ripe strawberries to create those cute Santa hats
- Loads of whipped cream for snowy decoration
Creating The Holiday Wonder
- Mix Your Dry Ingredients
- I always start by combining my flour sugar baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl. Give them a good stir so everything gets mixed up properly for perfectly balanced flavor.
- Whip Up Your Batter
- Here comes the exciting part! Add your milk oil egg and vanilla. Stir until just mixed then gently add those Christmas sprinkles watching as they create pretty holiday swirls throughout.
- Cook Them Up
- Warm your pan to medium not too hot not too cool. Drop a bit of butter then pour in some batter. Wait for those little bubbles to form on top before you flip them over!
- Add Holiday Charm
- This is the fun bit! Stack your pancakes add a fluffy cloud of whipped cream place your strawberry Santa hat on top with a tiny whipped cream dot. My kids always grab spoons to help with this step!
Handy Tricks
Wanna know how to nail these Christmas pancakes? Always grab fresh stuff from your fridge and pantry it really counts. Keep your first batch toasty in a low-temp oven while making more. And don't hold back with the sprinkles they're what turns ordinary pancakes into Christmas morning magic! We love eating them with some crispy bacon or fluffy eggs for a complete holiday breakfast.
Saving For Later
Let me tell you how to store these festive treats though they hardly ever last in my house! Any leftover pancakes can go in a storage bag and stay good in your fridge about 3 days. If you're planning way ahead put them in the freezer first in one layer then bag them up they'll last around 3 months. When you need another dose of holiday cheer just warm them in your toaster or zap them quickly.
Why They're A Hit
These aren't regular pancakes they're little Christmas joy bombs! Kids' faces just light up seeing those bright sprinkles and cute strawberry Santa hats it's total holiday magic. Even adults get all excited cause who doesn't smile at fun breakfast food? Plus they come together so quickly we can spend more time hanging out instead of cooking forever.
Switch Things Up
Wanna hear how I change them sometimes? A tiny bit of cinnamon in the mix makes your kitchen smell like Christmas. I'll throw in white chocolate pieces occasionally for extra sweetness. My kids go crazy picking different colored sprinkles for each holiday and honestly they taste amazing however you make them!
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Delightful Holiday Meal
You know what makes these pancakes really shine? Putting them in a whole Christmas morning spread! I love serving them next to steaming cups of hot chocolate with floating marshmallows for the kids and fun mimosas for the adults. Throw some fresh fruit on the side and you've got a breakfast that feels totally festive whenever you eat it!
Nailing The Technique
Here are my can't-miss pancake tricks! Keep your cooking surface at medium heat too hot and those sprinkles will burn. When you mix everything be gentle we want soft fluffy pancakes not tough ones. And my favorite tip: drop those sprinkles in right before cooking so the colors stay super bright in each pancake.
Store For Another Day
Want to make your holiday mornings even easier? These pancakes freeze so well! I spread them out freeze them first then stack them in a bag. When we want some Christmas cheer I just pop them in the toaster. They get that nice crispy edge again and taste almost as good as when they're fresh.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I prepare the pancake batter in advance?
- It's best fresh, but you can refrigerate the batter overnight. Just give it a good stir before using, as it might separate.
- → When's the right moment to flip the pancakes?
- When you see bubbles on top and the edges lose their shine, it's time to flip.
- → Is it possible to freeze leftover pancakes?
- Absolutely. Store them in a freezer bag for up to three months, but add whipped cream and fruit when you serve them.
- → What should I do if my strawberries are too large?
- Slice bigger strawberries lengthwise to keep them proportional to your pancake stack.
- → How do I keep pancakes warm while making the rest?
- Wrap them with a clean towel or place them in a 200°F oven for up to 20 minutes.