SHAMROCK PANCAKES WITH MINTY DRIZZLE
Shamrock Pancakes are fluffy, green-hued pancakes topped with a sweet and refreshing minty drizzle. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or a fun festive breakfast.
Ingredients
For the Shamrock Pancakes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 1 egg beaten
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ teaspoon green food coloring or more for desired shade
For the Minty Drizzle:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons milk
- ¼ teaspoon mint extract
- green food coloring optional
Instructions
Make Pancakes:
- In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and green food coloring.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour ¼ cup batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form and edges set, then flip and cook until golden.
Prepare Minty Drizzle:
- In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, milk, mint extract, and green food coloring until smooth.
Serve:
- Stack pancakes on plates and drizzle with minty glaze. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Pancake batter can be prepared a few hours in advance and refrigerated.
- Variations: Add chocolate chips or vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- Serving Tips: Serve with maple syrup or whipped cream along with minty drizzle for a festive breakfast.