Description
These Christmas Morning Pancakes are light, fluffy, and festive the perfect holiday breakfast to start your day with joy! Infused with vanilla and optional hints of peppermint, chocolate chips, or sprinkles, they’re a magical treat for the whole family.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
1 large egg
2 tbsp melted butter (plus more for cooking)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Festive Add-Ins (optional):
¼ cup mini chocolate chips or white chocolate chips
¼ cup crushed peppermint candy or holiday sprinkles
½ tsp cinnamon or nutmeg (for a cozy flavor twist)
Toppings (optional):
Whipped cream or butter
Maple syrup or chocolate syrup
Fresh berries, sliced bananas, or powdered sugar
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined — don’t overmix.
4. Fold in chocolate chips, sprinkles, or cinnamon if desired.
5. Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and grease lightly with butter.
6. Pour about ¼ cup batter for each pancake. Cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles form and edges look set.
7. Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
8. Stack pancakes high, top with butter, whipped cream, or festive toppings, and drizzle with maple syrup.
Notes
For extra holiday flavor, replace vanilla with peppermint extract.
Top with crushed candy canes or red-and-green sprinkles for a cheerful look.
Make a pancake board with different toppings for a family breakfast buffet.
These pancakes can be made ahead and reheated in the toaster or oven.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Breakfast, Holiday Recipes, Christmas
- Method: Stovetop, Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Christmas Morning Pancakes, Holiday Breakfast, Festive Pancakes, Family Brunch, Winter Recipes