Reindeer Pancakes

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min./batch
Yield 12 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Bring the magic of the holidays to your breakfast table with these fun and festive reindeer pancakes. Easy to prepare and perfect for family gatherings, these adorable pancakes are a treat for the taste buds and a feast for the eyes. Get ready to flip some holiday magic!

Ingredients

  • 24 bacon strips
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups buttermilk or 2% milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons butter, for cooking
  • Whipped topping in a can
  • 24 fresh blueberries
  • 12 fresh strawberries, tops removed
  • Maple syrup, for serving

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook bacon according to package directions. Let drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, melted butter and vanilla extract until blended; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Let sit 5 minutes.
  3. Working in batches, swirl a small amount of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto griddle; cook until bubbles on top begin to pop and bottoms are golden brown. Turn; cook until second side is brown. Repeat until you have 12 pancakes.
  4. With remaining batter, make 12 small pancakes in batches, using 2 tablespoons batter for each. Cook until bubbles on top begin to pop and bottoms are golden brown. Turn; cook until second side is golden brown.
  5. To assemble reindeer pancakes, lay a larger pancake on a plate, then top with a smaller pancake placed closer to the bottom of the plate, overlapping about 1 inch. Add dollops of whipped cream for 2 eyes on the larger pancake and a dollop of whipped cream for a nose on the smaller pancake. Add 1 blueberry for each eye, and 1 strawberry for the nose. Arrange bacon as antlers under the larger pancake. Repeat with remaining pancakes. Serve with maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 243 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 573mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.

Oh, what fun it is to adorn classic flapjacks as an adorable herd of reindeer! Dollops of whipped cream and berries serve as their eyes and nose; bacon slices become antlers. Make a big batch for a festive holiday morning. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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