Description
These Christmas Pancakes with Maple Syrup are a delightful, festive breakfast treat that brings warmth and joy to your holiday mornings. Fluffy and tender with a hint of vanilla, they pair perfectly with rich maple syrup for a delicious start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Serving
- Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to ensure ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, large egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just mixed. Avoid over-mixing to keep the pancakes fluffy.
- Preheat Skillet: Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Cook Pancakes: Pour portions of batter onto the heated skillet. Cook until bubbles start to form on the surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.
- Flip and Cook: Carefully flip the pancakes using a spatula and cook the other side until golden brown, approximately 1-2 minutes more.
- Serve Warm: Serve the pancakes immediately warm with generous drizzles of maple syrup for a perfect festive breakfast.
Notes
- Do not over-mix the batter; lumps are okay to keep pancakes light and fluffy.
- Use melted butter in the batter and also to grease the skillet for enhanced flavor.
- Adjust the heat as needed to avoid burning pancakes; medium heat works best.
- For extra holiday flair, try adding cinnamon or nutmeg to the dry ingredients.
- You can substitute milk with a non-dairy alternative to make it dairy-free.
