If the way to your loved one’s heart is through the stomach, there’s no better way to start off this Valentine’s Day than with a homemade breakfast prepared with love.
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Cocoa-Kissed Red Velvet Pancakes
Start off this Valentine’s Day than with a homemade breakfast prepared with love.
Equipment
- heart-shaped pancake cutters or cookie cutters (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 Cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 Cup granulated sugar
- 3 Tablespoons Nestlé Toll House with Baking Cocoa
- 1 Teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 Teaspoon salt
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 Cup reduced-fat buttermilk or low-fat milk
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1½ Teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Teaspoon red food coloring
- butter, for garnish (optional)
- powdered sugar, for garnish (optional)
- maple syrup, for garnish (optional)
- fresh berries, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir well. In separate large bowl, whisk together egg, buttermilk, unsalted butter, vanilla extract and food coloring. Add to flour mixture; stir to combine. Allow mixture to sit 5 minutes.
- Heat nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Brush with oil or butter. Add about 1/4 cup batter to skillet. Cook about 2 minutes, or until bubbles start to form on top. Flip and cook 1-2 minutes, or until bottom is lightly browned. Serve immediately with butter, powdered sugar, syrup and berries, if desired.
- Tip: If using pancake or cookie cutters, be sure to coat with oil so pancakes don’t stick. Place cutters in skillet and pour batter into cutters. Remove cutters before flipping.
Notes
Recipe courtesy of Nestlé
Source: Family Features