Reindeer Pancakes

Name: Reindeer Pancakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 pancakes
Ingredients: 12 bacon strips; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 2 cups buttermilk or 2% milk; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons butter, for cooking; Whipped topping in a can; 24 fresh blueberries; 12 fresh strawberries, tops removed; Maple syrup, for serving

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min./batch

Yield 12 pancakes

Test Kitchen Approved

Bring the magic of the holidays to your breakfast table with these fun and festive reindeer pancakes. Easy to prepare and perfect for family gatherings, these adorable pancakes are a treat for the taste buds and a feast for the eyes. Get ready to flip some holiday magic!

Ingredients

12 bacon strips
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups buttermilk or 2% milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter, for cooking
Whipped topping in a can
24 fresh blueberries
12 fresh strawberries, tops removed
Maple syrup, for serving

Directions

In a large skillet, cook bacon according to package directions. Let drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, melted butter and vanilla extract until blended; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Let sit 5 minutes.
Working in batches, swirl a small amount of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Use half of the batter to make larger pancakes. Cook 1/4 cup batter until bottoms are golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Flip; cook another 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
Use the other half of the batter to make smaller pancakes. Cook 2 tablespoons of batter until bottoms are golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Flip; cook another 1-2 minutes longer.
To assemble reindeer pancakes, lay one larger pancake on a plate, then place a smaller pancake on top, overlapping about 1 inch. Add dollops of whipped cream for 2 eyes on the larger pancake and a dollop of whipped cream for a nose on the smaller pancake. Place 2 blueberries on top for the eyes and 1 strawberry on top for the nose. Arrange bacon as antlers on the top of the larger pancake. Repeat with remaining pancakes. Serve with maple syrup, as desired.