Halloween Pancakes are fun and festive and oh so easy to make. These pancakes can be ready in just 2 – 4 per pancake! How simple is that?
Are you looking for some festive breakfast inspiration? These Jack O Lantern pancakes are just the ticket to help you achieve that!
Halloween Pancake Ideas
I love making festive Halloween ideas for my family! And, these ghost pancakes are just what I needed to liven up breakfast a little bit!
Why I Love This Recipe
Halloween pancakes are so quick to make, but look so festive. Even the pickiest of eaters will want to dive into a plate of these fun pancakes.
- Ready in under 30 minutes
- Easy to make
- Fun to make
If you love festive pancakes like these ghost pancakes, you may enjoy this Lucky Charms Pancakes recipe.
Ingredients
To make these tasty Jack O Lantern pancakes all you need is four simple ingredients. You most likely will not even need to make a trip to the store.
- pancake mix, divided
- water, divided
- vanilla
- cocoa powder
Substitutions
Homemade Pancake Mix: You can replace the store bought pancake mix with homemade pancake mix if you want.
Milk: For creamier and richer pancakes use milk instead of water.
Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools
You only need six basic kitchen tools to help you make these Halloween pancakes. Don’t have a squeeze bottle on hand? Use a storage bag with the tip cut off the same ease.
- Two Mixing bowls
- Skillet or Griddle
- Two Squeeze bottles
- Spatula to flip with
How to Make Halloween Pancakes
These fun Halloween pancakes come together in just 7 easy steps.
Step 1: Make your pancake batter
In a mixing bowl mix 2 cups of pancake mix with vanilla and 1 1/2 cup of water. This makes your lighter color pancake batter.
Step 2: Mix your chocolate pancake batter
In another mixing bowl, mix remaining pancake mix, water and cocoa powder. This makes your darker color pancake batter.
Step 3: Preheat your skillet or griddle
Place a skillet on the stove on medium low heat. You want to give yourself time to create all the components of the pancakes. Spray lightly with oil.
Step 4: Pour your batter into the squeeze bottles
Place batters in a kitchen squeeze bottle. It’s much easier to draw the pancakes with the bottle. You’ll want to play with how big the opening is on the bottle nozzle. The thinner the opening, the more precise the line but flow is slower. The use of lighter and darker colored batters helps with contrast.
Step 5: Make Ghost Pancakes
Ghost pancake: using the cocoa batter, draw two dots for the ghost’s eyes. Then using the lighter batter, outline the ghost form. Then fill it in. Let us cook for a couple of minutes then flip cook for a few more.
Step 6: Make Spider Web Pancakes
Spider web pancake: using the one-color batter, create 6-8 lines across the pan intersecting in the middle. Then create webbing from each liken to the next with a dip in between. Let cook for 60 seconds on each side. These are more fragile when you flip.
Step 7: Make Jack O Lantern Pancakes
Jack-o-lantern pancake: using the cocoa batter, create the eyes and nose with triangles and an open mouth with teeth. Then using the lighter batter, draw a circle with a pumpkin stem at the top. Then fill it in. Let us cook for 2 minutes then flip and cook for 90 seconds. Enjoy your spooky breakfast
Variations / Options / Add-Ins
Are you looking for a way to make these pancakes your own? Here are some suggestions for you.
Sweet Pancakes: Want a sweeter pancake? Add in one tablespoon of sugar to your pancake mix.
Sprinkles: Have a funfetti lover in your house? Turn these pancakes into funfetti pancakes with 1/2 cup of Halloween jimmie sprinkles added to your batter.
Gluten Free: Use gluten free pancake mix to make this recipe into gluten free pancakes.
Topping Ideas
- whipped cream
- pancake syrup
- maple syrup
- peanut butter
- sprinkles
- Nutella
FAQs
Have questions about these fun pancakes? Here are some answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Store leftover pancakes in the fridge in an airtight container for up to five days.
Reheat Halloween pancakes in the fridge for 30 seconds per pancake or until warm.
Yes! These Halloween Pancakes freeze well.
More Halloween Recipes
If you like Halloween recipes, give these recipes a try:
Halloween Pancakes Recipe
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Halloween Pancakes
Ingredients
- 4 cups pancake mix divided
- 3 cups water divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl mix 2 cups of pancake mix with vanilla and 1 1/2 cup of water. This makes your lighter color pancake batter.
- In another mixing bowl, mix remaining pancake mix, water and cocoa powder. This makes your darker color pancake batter
- Place a skillet on the stove on med low heat. You want to give yourself time to create all the components of the pancakes. Spray lightly with oil.
- Place batters in a kitchen squeeze bottle. It’s much easier to draw the pancakes with the bottle. You’ll want to play with how big the opening is on the bottle nozzle. The thinner the opening, the more precise the line but flow is slower. The use of lighter and darker colored batters helps with contrast.
- Ghost pancake: using the cocoa batter, draw two dots for the ghost’s eyes. Then using the lighter batter, outline the ghost form. Then fill it in. Let us cook for a couple of minutes then flip cook for a few more.
- Spider web pancake: using the one-color batter, create 6-8 lines across the pan intersecting in the middle. Then create webbing from each liken to the next with a dip in between. Let cook for 60 seconds on each side. These are more fragile when you flip.
- Jack-o-lantern pancake: using the cocoa batter, create the eyes and nose with triangles and an open mouth with teeth. Then using the lighter batter, draw a circle with a pumpkin stem at the top. Then fill it in. Let us cook for 2 minutes then flip and cook for 90 seconds.
- Enjoy your spooky breakfast
Nutrition
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