Grinch Pancakes
Grinch pancakes are whimsical and delicious, bringing holiday cheer to breakfast. They're fun for kids and adults alike!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 685kcal
Cost: $6.01
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- stand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Piping bag
- griddle
- Pancake spatula
- whisk
Ingredients
FOR THE PANCAKES:
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cup milk or buttermilk
- ¼ cup vegetable or canola oil
- Green food coloring
GLAZE:
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4-6 Tablespoons milk
GREEN WHIPPED CREAM:
- 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring
DECORATIONS:
- Red heart sprinkles
Instructions
MAKE GLAZE:
- Beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency.
MAKE WHIPPED CREAM:
- In a large bowl or a bowl of the stand mixer, beat whipping cream until soft peaks form.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Stir in a few drops of food coloring at a time until desired color is reached.
- Transfer the whipped cream to piping bag fitted with a large star or round tip.
- Place in the fridge until ready to use.
MAKE PANCAKE BATTER:
- Add flour, sugar, baking powder and salt to a large measuring cup or mixing bowl.
- Whisk until combined.
- Add eggs, milk and, oil to the dry ingredients and whisk until well combined.
- Stir in a few drops of food coloring at a time until desired color is reached.
COOK PANCAKES:
- Heat griddle to medium heat and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Scoop pancake batter onto the hot griddle and cook 4-5 minutes or until golden brown.
- Flip and cook on other side 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from griddle and keep warm while repeating with remaining pancake batter.
TO FINISH:
- When all the pancakes are done, assemble them by stacking 2 pancakes.
- Spoon glaze over top.
- Pipe on whipped cream.
- Decorate with red heart sprinkles.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 2pancakes | Calories: 685kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 570mg | Potassium: 667mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 1285IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 339mg | Iron: 3mg