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Valentine's Day Pancakes

Light, fluffy, and festive heart-shaped pancakes - easy, sweet and perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 481kcal
Author Sara

Ingredients

For the Glaze:

  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 4 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

For the Pancakes:

  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 6 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 cups flour
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons pink jimmies sprinkles

Optional Toppings:

  • Whipped cream
  • Sprinkles
  • Syrup

Instructions

For the Glaze:

  • Whisk all glaze ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.  Set aside.

For the Pancakes:

  • In a small bowl, beat eggs.  Add milk and stir well.
  • Pour butter into the same bowl in a small stream while continuously stirring.  
  • Add vanilla and stir again.  Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add egg mixture to the dry ingredients.  Whisk until smooth.
  • Add sprinkles and stir just until mixed.
  • Pour batter into a greased griddle that is heated over medium heat.
  • Cook on one side until bubbles rise to the top of the batter.
  • Flip and cook the other side until pancakes are cooked through.
  • Remove pancakes from pan and place on a working surface to cut out heart-shaped pancakes.
  • Drizzle pancakes with prepared glaze.  If it is a bit too thick, whisk in a small amount of milk.
  • Top with whipped cream, sprinkles, and syrup if desired.  Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Go ahead and try different sizes of heart-shaped cookie cutters. For adults and bigger kids, use medium-large sized cutters; for little ones, use small or mini.
  • The thicker the batter is, the fluffier the pancakes will be.  If your batter is a bit too thick, add a small amount of milk.
  • Be sure to check that some bubbles formed in the pancake batter before you flip them!
  • Cook on low heat for the perfect golden pancakes.
  • Keeping the pancakes smaller makes them easier to flip.
  • Leave an inch or two between the pancakes so that they don't cook into each other! 

Nutrition

Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 817mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 577IU | Calcium: 288mg | Iron: 3mg