Santa Pancakes
These Santa Pancakes are fluffy, sweet, and so fun to eat. They are a great way to start off your Christmas morning.
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With the holiday season just around the corner, I wanted to share this festive and delicious breakfast option that is sure to please everyone in your family.
These fun Santa pancakes are such a fun idea for the whole family. Not only are they easy to make, but they also add a special touch of holiday cheer to any morning meal. Kids will love the adorable Santa face and adults will appreciate the delicious taste.
If you love Holiday Pancakes recipes, then next you should try this Christmas Morning Pancakes recipe or this Christmas Pancake.
Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients that you need to make this recipe. You can find the full list of ingredients in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Flour: Flour is the base of most baked goods and can come in a variety of types such as all-purpose, whole wheat, or almond flour.
- Sugar: Sugar adds sweetness to baked goods and helps with browning and texture. It can be granulated, powdered, or brown sugar.
- Baking powder and baking soda: These make your baked goods rise. Baking powder and baking soda are common leavening agents.
- Butter: Adds moisture and flavor to baked goods.
- Eggs: Eggs act as a binding agent and help structure your baked goods.
- Milk: Milk adds richness and moisture to your baked goods.
- Whipped cream: This will make Santa’s fluffy beard.
- Fresh strawberries: Sliced to create Santa’s red hat.
- Blueberries: Perfect for Santa’s eyes.
- Banana slices: These bright touches are used for Santa’s face.
- Mini marshmallows: Ideal for the pom-pom and trim of Santa’s hat.
- Mini chocolate chips or candy eyes (optional): To create even more detail on Santa’s face.
Instructions
This is an overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. The full instructions are available in the recipe card.
Step 1: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 2: Whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter in another bowl, then add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
Step 3: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and coat with cooking spray or a small amount of butter. Pour a portion of the batter onto the skillet for each pancake and cook until bubbles appear on the surface. Flip and cook the other side. Repeat with the remaining batter.
Step 4: Place a pancake on a plate. Arrange strawberry slices along the top edge for Santa’s hat and place a large marshmallow on the side of the strawberries for the hat’s pom pom.
Step 5: Use blueberries or chocolate chips as eyes, a banana slice for the santa’s nose, and a small sliver of strawberry for the mouth.
Step 6: Create swirls of whipped topping for santa’s beard and fluff on the hat. Decorate the edge of the hat with miniature marshmallows.
Storage
Storage: Place leftover pancakes in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Store any extra toppings like whipped cream or fruit separately.
Freezing: For longer storage, lay the pancakes in a single layer on a baking sheet, freeze for 1 hour, then transfer them to a freezer-safe bag. They’ll keep fresh for up to 2 months.
Reheating: Reheat pancakes by placing them in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or on a skillet over low heat until warmed through.
Wendy’s Tips
- Cook on low heat to avoid burning the pancakes before they cook through.
- For fluffier pancakes, be careful not to overmix the batter.
- For a healthier twist, swap out plain flour for whole wheat flour or add finely grated carrots for Santa’s red face!
- Set up a decorating station for kids—they’ll have so much fun assembling their own Santa face pancakes.
What To Serve With Santa Pancakes
- Warm maple syrup for drizzling
- Creamy hot chocolate with fluffy marshmallows
- Crispy bacon or sausage for a savory balance
FAQs
Absolutely! Quickly whisk together your favorite pancake mix with the recommended milk, egg, and oil to save time on a busy Christmas morning.
Yes! Substitute plain flour with a gluten-free blend for healthy Santa pancakes.
Santa Pancakes
Equipment
- Wisk
- Mixing Bowl
- Skillet
- Plate
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- Cooking spray or additional butter for cooking
- 2 cups whipped cream
- Fresh strawberries sliced
- Blueberries or chocolate chips for eyes
- Banana slice for the nose
- 4 large marshmallows for the hat pom pom
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows the the hat trim
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter in another bowl, then add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and coat with cooking spray or a small amount of butter. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake and cook until bubbles appear on the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes, until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Place a pancake on a plate. Arrange strawberry slices along the top edge for Santa’s hat and place a large marshmallow on the side of the strawberries for the hat’s pom-pom.
- Use blueberries or chocolate chips as eyes, a banana slice for the nose, and a small sliver of strawberry for the mouth.
- Create swirls of whipped topping for the beard and fluff on the hat. Decorate the edge of the hat with miniature marshmallows.
Disclaimer:
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
Nutrition
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