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Delicious Reindeer Pancakes

Make breakfast magical with these fun and festive reindeer pancakes! Perfect for holiday mornings, they're easy to create with simple ingredients and delightful decorations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pancakes
  • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp Granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 1.25 cups Milk
  • 1 Large egg
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp Unsweetened cocoa powder for brown color
Decorations
  • 12-16 Small pretzel twists for antlers
  • 8-12 Mini chocolate chips for eyes
  • 4 Red M&M's or similar candy for nose
  • Maple syrup for serving

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Griddle or non-stick pan
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula

Method
 

Making the Pancakes
  1. Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl, whisking together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk wet ingredients including milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix, as lumps are okay.
  4. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or non-stick pan over medium heat, then pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake.
  5. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook the other side.
Decorating the Reindeer
  1. Once cooked, transfer pancakes to plates and immediately begin decorating while warm.
  2. Place two pretzel twists at the top of each pancake for antlers, pressing them gently into the warm surface.
  3. Arrange two mini chocolate chips for eyes and one red candy for the nose to complete your reindeer.
  4. Serve immediately with maple syrup and enjoy your delicious reindeer pancakes!

Notes

For extra festive flair, you can add a touch of red food coloring to the red candy nose for a brighter Rudolph look!