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Easy Jack-O-Lantern Pancakes Recipe

Easy Jack-O-Lantern Pancakes Recipe
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Create festive and fun Jack-O-Lantern pancakes perfect for Halloween or any autumn breakfast. These vibrant pancakes feature a bright orange pumpkin base with a green stem, decorated with chocolate chip faces for a playful and delicious treat that kids and adults will love.

Ingredients

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Pancake Batter

  • 1 batch pancake batter (prepared from mix or homemade recipe, approximately 2 cups)
  • Orange food coloring (or a combination of red and yellow food coloring to make orange)
  • Green food coloring
  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • Chocolate chips (9 per pancake)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pancake Batter: In a large bowl, prepare your pancake batter according to the recipe or pancake mix instructions. Use about 2 cups of batter for this recipe.
  2. Separate Small Portion for Green Batter: Remove approximately one-fifth (around ⅖ cup) of the batter and place it into a small bowl for coloring with green food coloring.
  3. Color the Orange Batter: Add a very small amount of orange food coloring (or a mix of red and yellow) to the remaining larger portion of batter in the large bowl. Stir thoroughly and add more color in small increments until you achieve a bright orange hue.
  4. Color the Green Batter: Add green food coloring to the batter in the small bowl. Stir well to create a vibrant green shade.
  5. Prepare Green Batter Piping Bag: Transfer the green batter into a plastic sandwich bag or piping bag. Push batter down into one corner, then snip off the tip to create a small hole about ⅕ inch wide. When not piping, prop the cut end up to prevent spills.
  6. Preheat Skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  7. Cook the Pumpkin Base: Using a cookie scoop or about ⅓ cup measuring cup, ladle orange pancake batter into the skillet forming a circle. Allow it to begin to set.
  8. Pipe the Pumpkin Stem: Pipe green batter onto the skillet, drawing a rectangle or square at the top of the orange circle to form the pumpkin’s stem. Fill in the shape completely, ensuring the green batter touches the orange so the stem sticks during cooking.
  9. Cook Until Set and Bubbly: Let the pancake cook until the sides look matte, not glossy, and bubbles appear on the top side. This indicates it is ready for the next step.
  10. Add the Jack-O-Lantern Face: Press nine chocolate chips carefully onto the orange circle to create facial features. Position the chips with the pointed ends facing the green stem, mimicking classic triangular pumpkin cutouts.
  11. Flip and Finish Cooking: Carefully flip the pancake with a spatula. Cook for about 15 seconds on the second side to avoid overcooking, which can burn the face and melt the chocolate chips too much.
  12. Serve Warm: Transfer the finished Jack-O-Lantern pancake to a plate and keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve as-is or with syrup, butter, or other favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Use small increments of food coloring to avoid overly liquid batter which may affect pancake texture.
  • Ensure green batter touches the orange batter to keep pumpkin and stem connected.
  • Cook pancakes on medium heat to allow thorough cooking without burning.
  • Chocolate chips should be placed before flipping promptly to prevent over-melting.
  • For best results, use fresh pancake batter and non-stick spray for easy flipping.
  • These pancakes are perfect for Halloween-themed breakfasts or fall brunches.

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Keywords: Jack-O-Lantern pancakes, Halloween breakfast, pumpkin pancakes, festive pancakes, orange pancakes, kid-friendly recipes

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