Description
Festive holiday mornings sparkle with these rich eggnog pancakes that blend creamy Christmas cheer into fluffy breakfast perfection. Warm spices and sweet nutmeg create a delightful morning treat you’ll savor with pure seasonal joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup eggnog
- ½ cup milk (or more eggnog for extra flavor)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsps melted butter (plus more for cooking)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- 2 tsps baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
Optional Toppings:
- whipped cream
- maple syrup
- powdered sugar
- ground cinnamon or nutmeg
Instructions
- Ingredient Integration: Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt in a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry foundation.
- Liquid Harmony: Blend eggnog, milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a separate vessel until achieving a silky, homogeneous mixture.
- Batter Preparation: Gently fold wet ingredients into dry components, stirring minimally to maintain a light texture, allowing some small lumps to remain for tender pancakes.
- Griddle Preparation: Warm a non-stick skillet over medium heat, lightly coating the surface with butter to prevent sticking and enhance flavor.
- Pancake Crafting: Ladle batter onto the heated surface, watching for bubble formation and set edges as indicators of optimal cooking time (approximately 2-3 minutes per side).
- Finishing Touch: Transfer golden-brown pancakes to serving plates, embellishing with maple syrup, a dollop of whipped cream, and a delicate sprinkle of nutmeg for a festive presentation.
Notes
- Gently combine wet and dry ingredients, leaving a few small lumps to ensure tender, fluffy pancakes that won’t become tough or dense.
- Maintain medium heat on the griddle to achieve golden-brown pancakes with evenly cooked centers, avoiding burnt exteriors and raw interiors.
- Boost the eggnog profile by adding an extra pinch of nutmeg or a splash of rum extract for a more pronounced holiday-inspired taste.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free flour blend, use plant-based milk and butter alternatives, and replace eggs with mashed banana or applesauce for vegan and gluten-free variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg