Christmas Morning Pancakes
Nothing beats waking up on Christmas morning to the scent of freshly cooked pancakes. Fluffy stacks of golden pancakes, filled with holiday sprinkles and a drizzle of warm maple syrup, make for a delicious Christmas breakfast tradition. Top them off with a swirl of whipped cream, and you’re set for the perfect winter morning!
Christmas Morning Pancakes
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups egg nog (or buttermilk, if desired)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 eggs
- ⅓ cup butter, melted
- 2 tbsp – 1/3 c sprinkles (plus more for topping)
- Maple syrup and whipped cream
- Butter for griddle/frying pancakes
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl or pitcher, mix the egg nog and milk. Pour it into the bowl and then add the eggs, followed by the melted butter.
- Fold in the sprinkles.
- Heat a griddle to medium heat and add 1 tbsp butter.
- Pour or scoop the batter onto the preheated griddle, using approximately 1/2 cup for each pancake. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, 1 to 2 minutes; flip with a spatula and cook until golden on the other side. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve with maple syrup, sprinkles, and whipped cream.
