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stack of buddy the elf-inspired pancakes beside a christmas tree mug, in front of a christmas tree

Buddy the Elf-Inspired Breakfast Pancakes

We aren't affiliated with 'Elf' or New Line Cinema; we're just fans producing pancakes for other fans to celebrate the film and the season.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 silicone spatula
  • 1 resealable plastic bag, sandwich or gallon size
  • 1 saute pan (at least 8 inches wide)
  • 1 spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 batch pancake batter (from recipe or box mix)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
  • 1/2 cup sprinkles
  • 1/2 cup M&M's
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup

Instructions
 

  • Prepare pancake batter according to the recipe or box instructions. (It should be a little thicker than buttermilk; runny enough that it's easy to squeeze out of the resealable bag.) Pour it in batches into a resealable plastic bag, adding only about a cup at a time so it's easy to draw with.
  • Add butter or cooking spray to the bottom of the sauté pan. Heat over medium-low heat. Once warmed, snip the corner of the resealable bag and use it to draw a squiggly spiral onto the pan.
  • Once a lip forms around the edge of the pancake and bubbles appear in the batter (around 1 minute), carefully flip and continue cooking until lightly golden on both sides.
  • Top however you wish. We used a handful of sprinkles and M&M's on each, as well as a drizzle of chocolate syrup and maple syrup to top things off. Serve immediately.