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Plated Grinch Pancakes with festive green color and holiday-themed decorations

Grinch Pancakes

Festive green pancakes topped with cream cheese icing and whipped cream, inspired by the Grinch, perfect for holiday breakfasts!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 pancakes
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls:
  • Electric Mixer
  • Skillet
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup Whole Milk
  • 2 tablespoons White Vinegar or Lemon Juice
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Melted
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar Sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • Red Heart Sprinkles For decoration

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the cream cheese icing by beating together cream cheese and powdered sugar in a bowl until smooth. Add 1/4 cup heavy cream and vanilla extract; beat until fluffy.
  • In another bowl, whip the remaining 1/2 cup of heavy cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate.
  • In a medium bowl, combine milk and vinegar; let sit for 5 minutes. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add egg, melted butter, and green food coloring to the milk mixture. Combine with the dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and coat with cooking spray. Pour 1/4 cup batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden brown.
  • Stack pancakes on a plate and top with cream cheese icing and green whipped cream. Decorate with red heart sprinkles.

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Notes

Best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keyword Festive, holiday treats, Pancakes