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Halloween Ghost Pancakes

Enjoy a playful twist on breakfast with Halloween Ghost Pancakes. Fluffy, vibrant pancakes paired with rich chocolate ganache and fun whipped cream ghosts.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4-6 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups whole milk
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 10 drops red food coloring
  • 10 drops yellow food coloring
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 2 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Melt butter and set aside to cool.
  • Combine flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.
  • Whisk milk and egg until blended.
  • Mix wet ingredients into dry, combining gently.
  • Add food coloring and let batter rest for 10 minutes.
  • Cook pancakes on a lightly oiled skillet until golden brown.
  • Prepare dark chocolate ganache by melting butter, milk, corn syrup, and vanilla.
  • Add chopped chocolate to ganache until smooth and thickened.
  • Whip cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  • Pipe whipped cream into ghost shapes on pancakes.

Notes

Ensure your skillet is hot enough for perfect pancake color.
Adjust batter thickness with milk if needed.
Let pancakes rest briefly before serving for extra fluffiness.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Griddle
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 200
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 35
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 5
  • Cholesterol: 45