Description
These fluffy Peppermint Pancakes bring cozy holiday magic to your breakfast table! Lightly minty, perfectly sweet, and optionally chocolatey, they’re the ultimate Christmas morning treat. Kids love them, adults devour them, and they cook in minutes — festive, fun, and totally foolproof.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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2 tbsp granulated sugar
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2 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
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1 ¼ cups milk (or almond milk)
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1 large egg
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3 tbsp melted butter (or oil)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp peppermint extract (adjust to taste — see notes)
Optional Add-Ins
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2 tbsp crushed candy canes
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¼ cup chocolate chips
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2 tbsp cocoa powder (for hot cocoa version)
For Serving
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Whipped cream
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Crushed candy canes
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Chocolate syrup
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Mini marshmallows
Instructions
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Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. -
Combine the Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, vanilla, and peppermint extract. -
Make the Batter
Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and gently mix until combined. Batter should be slightly lumpy — don’t overmix. -
Fold in Extras (optional)
Add crushed candy canes or chocolate chips if using. -
Cook the Pancakes
Heat a lightly greased pan on medium. Pour ¼ cup batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on top, then flip and cook until golden. -
Serve Warm
Top with whipped cream, crushed candy canes, chocolate syrup, or marshmallows.
Notes
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Peppermint Strength Guide:
Light: ¼ tsp — great for kids
Regular: ½ tsp — balanced mint flavor
Strong: ¾–1 tsp — for true mint lovers -
Hot Cocoa Version: Add 2 tbsp cocoa powder + 1–2 tbsp extra milk.
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Candy Cane Tip: For toddlers, grind candy canes into very fine dust to avoid sharp edges.
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Dairy-Free: Use almond milk + coconut oil or vegan butter.
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Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg