Ghost Pancakes Fluffy Breakfast (Print Version)

Fluffy pancakes shaped as ghosts dusted with powdered sugar, ideal for a fun breakfast or festive brunch.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1 1/4 cups whole milk
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ For Cooking & Decoration

10 - Vegetable oil or extra butter for greasing pan
11 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for stenciling
12 - Small chocolate chips or mini chocolate candies, optional for ghost faces

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until evenly distributed.
02 - In a separate bowl, blend milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until homogenous.
03 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, leaving some small lumps. Avoid overmixing.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with vegetable oil or butter as needed.
05 - Pour about 1/4 cup batter per pancake into the hot pan. Use the back of a spoon to form a ghost silhouette, with a rounded top and tapering wavy base.
06 - Cook pancakes until bubbles appear on the surface and edges look set, around 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and continue cooking 1 to 2 minutes until thoroughly cooked and golden.
07 - Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and repeat the process for remaining batter, greasing the pan between batches.
08 - Position a ghost-shaped stencil made from parchment or cardstock over each pancake. Sift powdered sugar atop the stencil, then carefully lift to reveal the ghost outline.
09 - Optionally, press small chocolate chips or mini candies into the pancake to form eyes and a mouth. Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses simple ingredients that you probably have at home
  • Ready in half an hour so you can whip them up last minute
  • Perfect project for kids to help decorate
  • Customizable with toppings and stenciling for any holiday theme you wish
02 -
  • High in protein thanks to eggs and milk
  • Can be made ahead and reheated in the toaster
  • Decorating is kidfriendly and doubles as a holiday activity
03 -
  • Do not rush shaping the ghosts More time with a spoon makes the best results and keeps kids involved
  • Always use a fine mesh sieve for powdered sugar to get crisp outlines
  • Let the batter rest for a few minutes before cooking for the fluffiest possible pancakes

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