We make these Christmas pancakes for breakfast ALL December long!
In fact, we even make them for dinner!! The kids just LOVE these Funfetti-style pancakes so much that they try to have them as often as they can. They are even willing to help make them. Their favorite part is the strawberry Santa hat – adorable AND delicious!
Quick and tasty and on the table in 15 minutes, it’s no wonder we have these on repeat during the holidays. Just one more reason to stock up on festive sprinkles!
Why we think you’ll love it:
- Holiday perfection. You can make these for Christmas morning or for any day in December.
- A simple pancake batter. They’re so simple that even the kids can help.
- Festive. This easy breakfast idea has a classic pancake flavor with a fun Christmas twist.
Christmas Pancakes Ingredients and Substitutions
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour – How to Measure Flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil – canola oil or baking olive oil
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup Christmas sprinkles, plus more for topping – We used Christmas-colored Jimmies.
- whipped cream – store-bought Cool Whip or Homemade Whipped Cream.
- 12 strawberries, tops cut off
- optional – Maple Syrup or Buttermilk Syrup
How to Make Christmas Pancakes
- BATTER. In a medium mixing bowl 2¼ cups flour, ¼ cup sugar, 4 teaspoons baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Mix until completely combined.
- Add the 2 cups milk, ⅓ cup vegetable oil, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix. Stir in the Christmas-colored sprinkles.
- COOK. On a hot, greased griddle, ladle the pancake batter into 4-inch pancakes. Once the cakes begin to bubble, it’s time to flip. Pancakes are done once each side is golden brown. (Make about 12-14 pancakes.)
- Keep pancakes warm by covering them with a kitchen towel, placing them in a chafing dish, or in the oven at around 200°F for up to 20 minutes.
- TOPPINGS. Add a dollop of Homemade Whipped Cream on top followed by an upside down strawberry to be the Santa hat with a little more whipped cream on top.
Christmas Pancakes Recipe
Christmas Pancakes are soft, fluffy, and festive with holiday sprinkles, whipped cream, and strawberry Santa hat toppers.
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups all purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup Christmas sprinkles, plus more for topping
- whipped cream
- 12 strawberries, tops cut off
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined. Add the milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth. Stir in the sprinkles.
- On a hot, greased griddle, ladle the batter into 4-inch pancakes. Once the cakes begin to bubble, it's time to flip. Pancakes are done once each side is golden brown.
- Keep pancakes warm by covering them with a kitchen towel, placing them in a chafing dish, or in the oven at around 200°F for up to 20 minutes.
- Add a dollop of whipped cream to the center of the pancakes, add a strabwerry cut side down, and top with a dot of whipped cream.
Notes
Recipe Tips.
- Stir the dry ingredients together first so the baking powder and salt are evenly mixed.
- Fold in the sprinkles gently so the colors do not bleed too much into the batter.
- Flip the pancakes when bubbles form on top and the edges look set.
- Keep pancakes warm in a 200°F oven for up to 20 minutes while you finish the batch.
- Make-ahead tip: cook the pancakes ahead and refrigerate or freeze them, then reheat and add whipped cream, strawberries, and sprinkles before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 204kcal, Carbohydrates: 29g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 18mg, Sodium: 73mg, Potassium: 237mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 87IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 111mg, Iron: 1mg
Recipe FAQ
How to store?
Store pancakes in a Ziploc bag in the fridge for 3 days or in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. See How to Freeze Pancakes. Reheat in the toaster, microwave, or oven.
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This recipe was originally published December 2016.
I’ve made many pancakes and have used many different recipes. THIS is by far THE BEST one I’ve come across. Thank you 🙂 Definitely going in my recipe book!
These are on our menu this year😊