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Grinch Pancakes

Delightful Grinch Pancakes for a Whimsical Holiday Breakfast

Celebrate the holidays with Grinch Pancakes, a colorful and fun breakfast treat that delights kids and adults alike.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cream Cheese Icing
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tablespoon Milk adjust for consistency
For the Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • a few drops Green Food Coloring
For the Pancake Batter
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1.25 cups Buttermilk or milk with vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • a few drops Green Food Coloring
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Red Candy Hearts

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Skillet

Method
 

Cream Cheese Icing
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Gradually add milk until smooth.
Whipped Cream
  1. In a separate bowl, beat heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Add green food coloring.
Pancake Batter
  1. Whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together egg and buttermilk. Combine with dry ingredients, sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and green food coloring. Mix gently.
Cooking Pancakes
  1. Preheat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat. Pour about ¼ cup batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook until lightly browned.
  2. Repeat until all batter is used, stacking pancakes as you go.
Serving
  1. Stack pancakes, drizzle with cream cheese icing, add whipped cream, and sprinkle with red candy hearts.

Nutrition

Serving: 2pancakesCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients and don't overmix for the best results. Customize colors with purees for a healthier version.

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