Kris Kringle Pancake Mix

Growing up, my mom used to make us special Christmas pancakes.  She called them Kris Kringle Pancakes. 

These pancakes came from a DIY mix she kept in her pantry closet.  They are a delightful combination of wheat, oats and cinnamon – perfect for this time of year. 

A few years ago, I decided to try my hand at making a batch fresh – and these Kris Kringle Pancakes have often made an appearance at our table since 2009.  This year, however, I wanted to make the mix up, so my mom provided the recipe for me. 

Kris Kringle Pancake Mix – Adapted from Taste of Home

Ingredients

• 4 C oats (quick cooking preferred)
• 4 C white whole wheat flour {or 2 C each, white whole wheat & regular whole wheat}
• 3/4 C brown sugar
• 1 C powdered milk
• 3 T baking powder
• 2 T cinnamon
• 3 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

Directions

In a large bowl, combine 4 C oats, 4 C flour (I used 2 C whole wheat & 2 C white whole wheat), 3/4 C brown sugar, 1 C powdered milk, 3 T baking powder, 2 T cinnamon, 3 tsp. salt & 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar. 

Use a whisk and stir together until well blended. 

Store mix in an airtight container, large enough to hold 8 C of dry ingredients.  Or, if you are interested, package up the mix in 2-4 C portions to give as Christmas gifts!

When you are ready to make the pancakes, you’ll need:

• 2 eggs
• 1/3 C oil (or applesauce)
• 1 C water
• 2 C pancake mix

Combine the 2 eggs in a large bowl and mix them up.  Then, add in 1/3 C oil.  We typically use all applesauce, but we’ve also enjoyed 1/6 C applesauce, 1/6 C olive oil.  Stir in the 2 C pancake mix alternately with the 1 C water until well blended.

Cook on a hot griddle (ours is usually heated to around 350 degrees).  To do so, use a soup ladle to spoon about 1/4 C batter onto the griddle. 

Cook until bubbles begin to form (all that CO2 escaping!), and then flip over, continuing to cook until pancakes are nice and brown. 

Serve with apple-y topping, mixed berry sauce or good ol’ maple syrup.  Be sure to add an extra sprinkle of cinnamon on the top for good measure. 

Each batch of pancakes makes 10 pancakes. 

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