Homemade Heart-Shaped Pancakes
These heart-shaped pancakes are an easy way to make breakfast feel special for Valentine’s Day or any fun morning at home. Made from scratch and cooked using a simple metal cookie cutter, they turn a classic pancake recipe into a cute, festive surprise with very little extra effort.
Equipment
- metal heart shaped cookie cutter
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 c all-purpose flour
- 1 tbs white granulated sugar
- 1 tbs baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 1 c whole milk
- 1/2 tbs vegetable oil
- cooking spray
Instructions
Prepare the pancake batter
- Make pancake batter using this recipe: https://gatheredinthekitchen.com/the-best-homemade-pancake-recipe-from-scratch/. Set aside while heating the pan.
Place a metal cookie cutter in the pan
- Set a metal heart-shaped cookie cutter in the pan, making sure it sits flat against the surface.
Spray the cookie cutter
- Spray the inside of the cookie cutter well with cooking spray to prevent the pancake from sticking.
Fill the cookie cutter with batter
- Spoon pancake batter into the center of the cookie cutter, filling it about three-quarters full. Gently spread the batter into the edges of the heart shape if needed.
Cook until bubbles form
- Let the pancake cook until bubbles begin to form on the surface and the edges look set.
Remove the cookie cutter and flip
- Carefully lift the cookie cutter straight up, then flip the pancake and cook the second side until golden brown.
Repeat and serve
- Repeat with remaining batter, re-spraying the cookie cutter as needed. Serve the heart-shaped pancakes warm with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 648mgPotassium: 149mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 158IUCalcium: 264mgIron: 2mg
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