Description
These Christmas Pancakes are a delightful and festive breakfast treat perfect for the holiday season. Fluffy buttermilk pancakes with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with whipped cream, candy canes, and sprinkles, make for a merry and bright morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red and green food coloring (optional)
For Topping:
- Whipped cream
- Crushed candy canes
- Festive sprinkles
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Combine and Cook: Gently mix wet ingredients into dry. Cook pancakes on a greased skillet, adding food coloring for festive touch.
- Serve: Top with whipped cream, crushed candy canes, and sprinkles.
Notes
- You can substitute buttermilk with 1 ¼ cups milk mixed with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar.
- For an extra festive twist, top with maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
