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Funfetti Pancakes with Vanilla Butter Glaze Recipe

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Celebrate breakfast with these delightful Funfetti Pancakes, featuring fluffy pancakes dotted with rainbow sprinkles and topped with a luscious vanilla butter glaze. Perfect for special occasions or a fun weekend treat, these pancakes combine classic flavors with a playful twist.

Ingredients

Pancakes

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt (sea salt or kosher salt)
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1¼ cups whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • ¼ cup rainbow jimmies sprinkles

Vanilla Butter Glaze

  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda until evenly combined, creating the dry base for the pancakes.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate smaller bowl, whisk whole milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth and uniform, ready to be combined with dry ingredients.
  3. Combine Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl and gently stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula just until no dry pockets remain, ensuring not to overmix to keep pancakes fluffy.
  4. Rest Batter: Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to allow the ingredients to hydrate and the baking powder to activate, resulting in a lighter texture.
  5. Prepare Cooking Surface: While the batter rests, heat a nonstick skillet or electric griddle over medium heat, lightly coating it with nonstick spray, butter, or oil for even cooking and easy flipping.
  6. Add Sprinkles: Gently fold the rainbow sprinkles into the batter with light strokes to maintain fluffiness and preserve the color integrity of the sprinkles.
  7. Cook Pancakes: Scoop ¼ cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form and pop on the surface and around edges, about 2-3 minutes.
  8. Flip and Finish Cooking: Flip each pancake and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter.
  9. Make Vanilla Butter Glaze: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter until smooth. Whisk in powdered sugar thoroughly to blend, then stir in heavy cream while whisking until glaze loosens and is pourable.
  10. Finalize Glaze: Remove the saucepan from heat, then whisk in vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
  11. Serve: Drizzle the warm pancakes generously with the vanilla butter glaze. Serve with whipped cream, butter, and extra sprinkles if desired. Enjoy this vibrant and tasty breakfast treat!

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes light and fluffy.
  • Use rainbow jimmies sprinkles to prevent color bleeding in the batter.
  • Let the batter rest before cooking to improve texture.
  • Cook pancakes on medium heat to ensure even cooking without burning.
  • The vanilla butter glaze can be prepared ahead and warmed before serving.
  • Serve pancakes immediately for the best taste and texture.

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