Red Velvet Heart Shaped Pancake Recipe [Valentines Breakfast]

Red Velvet Heart Shaped Pancakes from Nestle

The only thing better than heart shaped pancakes for breakfast on Valentine's Day would be red velvet heart shaped pancakes.

YUM!

My kiddos love Red Velvet, so we will be whipping up a batch of these pretty red pancakes for Valentine's Day breakfast.

Cocoa-Kissed Red Velvet Pancakes
Recipe from Nestle

Makes approximately 10 pancakes

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Baking Cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 cup reduced-fat buttermilk or lowfat milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon red food coloring
Heart-shaped pancake cutters or cookie cutters (optional)
Optional garnishes: butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup and fresh berries

Directions

COMBINE flour, sugar, baking cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl; stir well.

WHISK egg, buttermilk, butter, vanilla extract and food coloring together in large bowl. Add to flour mixture; stir to combine. Allow mixture to sit for 5 minutes (this produces more tender pancakes).

HEAT nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Brush with a little oil or butter. Add about ¼ cup batter to skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes or until bubbles start to form on top. Flip and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until bottom is lightly browned. Serve immediately with butter, powdered sugar, syrup and berries.

Cook’s Tip: If using pancake or cookie cutters, be sure to coat with a little oil so the pancakes don’t stick. Place cutters in skillet and pour batter into cutters. Remove cutters before flipping.