Fluffy, colorful egg-shaped pancakes decorated with glaze, sprinkles, and fruit for a festive breakfast.
# What you'll need:
→ Pancake batter
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 3/4 cups whole milk
08 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Coloring
10 - Gel or liquid food coloring, assorted colors
→ Decorations & toppings
11 - 1 cup powdered (confectioners') sugar
12 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
13 - Assorted sprinkles
14 - Mini chocolate chips
15 - Sliced strawberries
16 - Blueberries
17 - Shredded coconut
18 - Mini marshmallows
# How To Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt until evenly distributed.
02 - In a separate bowl, beat the eggs briefly, then whisk in the milk, melted cooled butter and vanilla until homogeneous.
03 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; small lumps are acceptable to keep the pancakes tender.
04 - Divide the batter evenly among 3 to 5 small bowls and tint each portion with a few drops of food coloring to achieve desired hues.
05 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly brush or spray with butter or neutral oil to prevent sticking.
06 - Spoon about 1/4 cup of colored batter onto the hot surface and use the back of the spoon to form an oval egg shape; cook 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form and edges set, then flip and cook 1 to 2 minutes more until golden and cooked through. Clean the pan as needed between colors.
07 - Whisk the powdered sugar with 2 to 3 tablespoons of milk until smooth and pourable, adjusting milk for desired consistency.
08 - Allow pancakes to cool slightly, then brush or drizzle with glaze and adorn with sprinkles, fruit, chocolate chips, coconut or marshmallows. For a decorated-egg effect, pipe stripes or dots of colored batter before flipping. Serve warm, optionally with maple syrup or whipped cream.
