Hocus Pocus Halloween Pancakes: One of the seasons top trending treats is all dressed up for Halloween with a touch of Hocus Pocus and spellbinding enchantment.
This post and recipe was created for #HalloweenTreatsWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine.
This time of year, there are so many amazing ideas for halloween desserts and halloween appetizers, but Halloween breakfast ideas seem to be overlooked as a chance to serve up something super spooky.
This hocus pocus Halloween Pancake Cereal is the perfect way to prepare some pancakes of paranormal proportions.
Ingredients for Halloween Pancakes
The base of this recipe is the one I use for my classic pancake cereal recipe. Just like classic pancakes, but a little more liquid to make them thinner. To make this fun halloween breakfast, you will need these pantry staples:
- flour
- sugar
- baking powder
- salt
- milk
- melted butter
- teaspoon vanilla
You will also need these festive extras:
- Black Food Coloring
- Purple Food Coloring
- Orange Food Coloring
- Candy Eyes
- Star Sprinkles
- Optional Fruit- keep reading for some specific suggestions
How to make Halloween Pancakes
Once you have your ingredients gathered, you are going to mix up the pancake batter as usual. Next, separate the batter into three bowls and use food coloring to change the batter to the desired shade. I chose black, purple and orange.
Next, preheat your griddle or pan to approximately 275. The ideal temperature to cook pancakes is 375, but for these mini ones we want to cook them slower, at a lower temperature so you don’t have to flip each one.
Use a condiment bottle or piping bag to place small circles of batter on the prepared griddle. In a pinch, you can use a sandwich bag with the corner cut off.
When the batter seems to be cooked almost all the way through, use a spatula to move the pancakes around and get them evenly cooked on both sides.
By using a thin batter, and cooking longer and slower the pancakes will not need much time on the second side at all.
Finally, place your mini pancakes in a bowl and add your desired toppings.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
You can dress up this Halloween Pancake Cereal as much as you want. I personally had to try and hold myself back from going overboard!
- Traditional butter and syrup
- Splash of fresh milk
- The works: butter, syrup AND milk
- Whipped cream and fresh fruit
- Fresh Fruit Syrup (black, perhaps?)
Here are some black fruits for freakishly full effect:
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Black Currants
- Concord Grapes
- Dried Plums
- Purple Figs
- Purple Grapes
- Plums
- Raisins
Complete your meal by serving it with our Halloween Smoothie bowl or Halloween Mimosa. Young witches and goblins could try one of these Kid-friendly drink options.
Make it ahead
If thinking of making hundreds of tiny pancakes in an early morning rush sounds like a horror movie to you, make these Halloween pancakes the night before! When stored in an airtight container in the fridge, they will keep for up to 5 days. Obviously, fresh is best!
How to store pancakes
You can also freeze them and keep them for up to a month. Be sure to use bags specifically designed for the freezer, or a freezer safe container with a lid. To reheat, thaw in the fridge and heat in the microwave.
Take a look more spooky Halloween recipes from our #HalloweenTreatsWeek Bloggers today: Halloween Cookies & Bars:- Meringue Witch Finger Cookies from BigBearsWife
- Pumpkin Snickerdoodles from Devour Dinner
- Shortbread Witches Fingers from The Flour Handprint
- Gingerbread Mummy Cookies from 4 Sons R Us
- Hocus Pocus Mini Pancake Cereal from Fresh Coast Eats
- Count Chocula Cream Pie from Sweet ReciPEAS
- Individual Halloween Parfaits from Tastes of Homemade
- Radioactive Jell-O Shots from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Spiced Caramel Corn from Pastry Chef Online
- Halloween Strawberry Ghosts from I am a Honey Bee
Hocus Pocus Halloween Pancakes
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 6 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 Tablespoons white sugar
- 3 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir with a whisk to break up any clumps.
- Add the milk, butter and vanilla. Using an electric mixer on low, blend until smooth.
- Separate the batter into three bowls and use food coloring to create desired shade.
- Pour the batter into a condiment bottle, pastry bag or ziplock bag with the corner cut off.
- Preheat a pan, electric skillet or griddle to medium heat, about 300 degrees and coat with a light, even layer of cooking spray.
- Carefully squeeze little circles of batter onto the greased pan, skillet or griddle, being sure to leave space in between each circle.
- Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until the batter bubbles to not fill in when they pop. Then, use a spatula to toss around until golden brown and crispy.
- Top with desired spooky toppings and serve with butter and maple syrup or a splash of milk.
Nutrition
Have you tried this recipe? Have any more scary topping idea’s to share with me? Let me know in the comments!
Happy Halloween!
Spooky Season is here and it is time for 2020’s #HalloweenTreatsWeek event! #HalloweenTreatsWeek is a yearly Halloween blogging event that is hosted by Angie from Big Bear’s Wife & its a creepy and haunting week-long event is filled with some amazingly wicked Halloween treats, recipes and some frightfully fun giveaways.“When witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers ‘tis near Halloween.”
For the 3rd annual #HalloweenTreatsWeek event we have 30 hauntingly talented bloggers that are sharing their favorite Halloween recipes throughout the week!
Follow the hashtag #HalloweenTreatsWeek on social media and look at the bottom of each post to see all of the Halloween recipes that we’re sharing!
Plus, don’t forget that we have some great giveaways for you this week thanks to our amazing sponsor and bloggers this year!
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OXO Good Grips 3-Piece Stainless-Steel Mixing Bowl Set
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Ninja OP301 Foodi 9-in-1 Pressure, Slow Cooker, Air Fryer and More, with 6.5 Quart Capacity and 45 Recipe Book, and a High Gloss Finish
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Origami Owl Locket and Halloween Charms
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6 Quart Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker
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Young Living’s Thieves Mints ($50 Value)
Pop a Thieves Mint into your mouth for cinnamint-fresh breath after meals. Made with naturally derived ingredients and free of artificial sweeteners, dyes, and preservatives, Thieves Mints are a choice you can feel good about. Created with Young Living’s Thieves essential oil blend, these mints deliver minty coolness with a hint of warm, sugar-free sweetness. Thieves Mints come in a conveniently sized container that is great to take on the go!!
Prize #6 from Julie at Back To My Southern Roots
1 Copy of – The Peanuts Family Cookbook: Delicious Dishes for Kids to Make with Their Favorite Grown-Ups
Prize #7 from Peabody of Sweet ReciPEAS
1 Copy of her new cookbook “Holy Sweet! 60 Indulgent Recipes for Bigger, Better Desserts”
Prize #8 from Megan of Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
1 Copy of her cookbook, “Incredible One-Pot Cooking: Easy, Delicious Recipes for Exciting Meals Without the Mess”
Prize #9 from Nicole of For the Love of Food Blog
1 Copy of “Friends: The Official Cookbook”
Prize #10 from Michaela from An Affair from the Heart, Jennifer from Take Two Tapas and Michele from West Via Midwest
ONE (1) $75 Amazon gift card
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ONE (1) $25 Amazon gift card
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ONE (1) $100 Amazon gift card
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