Santa Pancakes
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For a meal sure to make little eyes shine bright, try this adorable breakfast from our Test Kitchen. The cinnamon-flavored pancakes feature cherries and whipped cream, so they look just like the jolly ol’ elf himself.
SERVINGS: 9
CATEGORY: Breakfast/Brunch
METHOD: Other stovetop
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups biscuit/baking mix
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 medium bananas, sliced
- 18 semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
- Whipped cream in a can
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine baking mix and cinnamon. Combine the eggs, milk and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a greased hot griddle. Turn when bubbles form on top; cook until second side is golden brown.
Place pancakes on individual plates. For Santa's eyes, place two banana slices on each pancake; top with a chocolate chip. For ears, cut remaining banana slices in half; place on either side of pancake. For nose, remove nine cherries from pie filling; place one in the center of each pancake. Spoon 1/4 cup pie filling above pancake for hat. Use whipped cream to spray the beard, hat brim and pom-pom. Yield: 9 servings.