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Cozy Santa Pancakes: Easy Christmas Morning Recipe

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These festive Santa pancakes are quick, easy, and perfect for a relaxed Christmas morning. Made with simple ingredients and decorated with strawberries, chocolate chips, and whipped cream, they bring joy without the stress.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups (300ml) buttermilk (or 1 ¼ cups milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar/lemon juice)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons (42g) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the pan
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4–5 large fresh strawberries
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup (45g) mini chocolate chips
  • Red sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined (a few lumps are fine). Let batter rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes. Lightly grease with butter.
  5. Using a ¼ cup measure, pour a round puddle of batter for Santa’s face. Then add a smaller dollop above for the hat (slightly off-center).
  6. Cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and edges look set. Flip carefully and cook 1-2 minutes more until golden brown.
  7. Repeat with remaining batter to make 6-8 pancakes.
  8. While pancakes cook, wash and slice strawberries into thin rounds for the hat and small triangles for the nose.
  9. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form (about 3-4 minutes with a hand mixer).
  10. Place a warm pancake on a plate. Add a dollop of whipped cream to the top of the hat for the pom-pom.
  11. Arrange strawberry slices in a triangle on the hat. Place a small strawberry triangle in the center for the nose.
  12. Add two mini chocolate chips for eyes and a curved line of chips for the smile. Add optional red sprinkles.
  13. Serve immediately.

Notes

Don’t overmix the batter; lumps are okay. Decorate each pancake immediately after cooking to prevent whipped cream from melting. For best results, keep pancakes warm in a 200°F oven if making a batch. The first pancake is a test—adjust heat if needed.

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