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christmas tree pancakes recipe

Christmas Tree Pancakes

A special idea for Christmas morning breakfast - these Christmas tree pancakes are a simple and fun way to celebrate! 

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword pancakes
Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 9 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 246 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 3 drops green food coloring
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp candy sprinkles optional

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter. Set aside.

    making christmas tree pancakes
  2. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. 

    tree pancakes for christmas day
  3. Add dry ingredients to the wet, whisking together until just combined.

    making batter for christmas tree pancakes
  4. Add food coloring, and mix.

  5. Heat a skillet over medium heat, and spray with non-stick spray.

  6. Pour pancake batter into the skillet to form 4-5 inch pancakes, slightly larger than the cookie cutter.

  7. Allow to cook for 3-4 minutes, until edges begin to set and bubbles rise to the surface of the pancakes.

  8. Flip, and cook a few minutes more, until cooked through.

  9. If pancakes cook too quickly, or burn, reduce the heat.

  10. Once the pancakes are cooked, use the cookie cutter to cut the tree shapes from the pancakes.

    cutting out christmas tree pancakes
  11. Then, in a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk.

  12. Drizzle frosting over pancakes, and top with Christmas sprinkles (if desired) for a fun Christmas breakfast treat.

    tree pancakes for christmas

Recipe Notes

You will also need a Christmas tree cookie cutter and some cooking spray. 

Nutrition Facts
Christmas Tree Pancakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 42mg14%
Sodium 130mg6%
Potassium 264mg8%
Carbohydrates 43g14%
Sugar 26g29%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 235IU5%
Calcium 134mg13%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.