Get ready to transform your breakfast into a spooktacular Halloween morning delight! 🎃 These Easy Jack O Lantern Pancakes are not just a meal, but a festive experience that will make your kids squeal with excitement and bring a playful spirit to your breakfast table. Imagine fluffy, golden pancakes with adorable chocolate chip jack o'lantern faces that are so cute, they'll almost be too fun to eat! Whether you're preparing for a Halloween morning or just want to add some seasonal magic to your weekend brunch, these pancakes are guaranteed to be a monster hit.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Chocolate chips for decoration
- Whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the large egg and then mix in the buttermilk and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; some small lumps are okay.
- Heat a non-stick griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with butter or cooking spray.
- Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, pour pancake batter onto the heated surface to create circular shapes.
- When small bubbles form on the surface of the pancake and edges start to look dry (about 2-3 minutes), carefully arrange chocolate chips to create jack o'lantern face features.
- Flip the pancake and cook the other side for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer cooked pancakes to a warm plate and repeat the process with remaining batter.
- To serve, stack the pancakes and top with a dollop of whipped cream to enhance the festive Halloween theme.
Tips
- • Use room temperature ingredients for smoother batter mixing • Don't overmix the pancake batter - some small lumps are perfect for tender pancakes • Use medium heat to prevent burning and ensure even cooking • For precise jack o'lantern faces, use different sized chocolate chips to create varied expressions • Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low-temperature oven (200°F) while preparing the entire batch • Use a non-stick griddle or well-seasoned skillet for best results • Let the pancake cook until bubbles form before adding chocolate chip features • Have fun and get creative with different jack o'lantern face designs!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 7g
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 55mg
