These festive Grinch Pancakes feature fluffy green pancakes with a creamy cream cheese frosting and red candy hearts. These easy Christmas pancakes are quick to make, ideal for busy holiday mornings.
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Instructions
Cream Cheese Icing
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar, until well combined. Add whipping cream and vanilla extract and beat for 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Set aside.
Green Whipped Cream
Beat all ingredients in a large bowl on low speed using an electric mixer until bubbles start to form and then increase the speed to high. Beat until stiff peaks form. Store in fridge for up to 45 minutes.
Grinch Pancakes
Combine milk with vinegar in a medium bowl and set aside for 5 minutes.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Whisk egg, butter and green food coloring into milk mixture. Pour the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and whisk until lumps are gone. Do not overtax, you want the bubbles to keep the pancakes fluffy!
Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and coat with cooking spray. Pour 1/4 cupfuls of batter onto the skillet, and cook until bubbles appear on the surface. Flip with a spatula, and cook until browned on the other side.
Top pancakes with cream cheese icing, green whip cream and a sprinkle of large red heart sprinkles!
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Notes
Storage: Once assembled, these pancakes are best enjoyed fresh. But you can store leftovers of the pancakes and cream cheese frosting separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days.Reheat: Reheat the pancakes in the microwave, oven, or even in a toaster! Then frost as desired.Freeze: The pancakes can also be frozen for up to three months. Layer them between sheets of parchment paper and store them in a zip-top freezer bag.