Little Debbie Inspired Christmas Tree Pancakes Recipe
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Looking for a special Christmas breakfast? These Little Debbie inspired Christmas Tree Pancakes are the sweetest way to bring festive cheer to your breakfast table. They’re fluffy, buttery, and full of the snack cake Christmas flavors we all grew up loving.
Christmas Tree Pancakes
I love creating fun holiday traditions with my family. Now, every Christmas morning we whip up our Christmas pancakes inspired by the Little Debbie cakes we all adore.
The kids love watching me cook the pancakes and help mix up the filling.
Their favorite part is building their own Christmas tree pancake stack and decorating with sprinkles and icing, just like the little snack cakes.
It’s a festive breakfast that’s simple, sweet, and full of holiday joy and a fun way to start Christmas day together.
Why You’ll Love Christmas Tree Pancakes
- They taste just like the Little Debbie cakes we all grew up loving and will be your new favorite pancake recipe.
- They’re fun, festive, and perfect for Christmas morning holiday brunch or anytime during the holiday season.
- Kids have so much fun stacking and decorating their stack.
- It’s a cute and creative way to start the Christmas season with a smile.
Christmas Tree Pancakes Ingredients
- Large Egg: It holds everything together and gives you fluffy pancakes.
- Melted Butter: Adds richness and keeps the pancakes soft.
- Cake Batter Extract: This gives your Christmas pancakes a sweet cake flavor.
- Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Creamer: Adds the classic Christmas tree flavor to the creamy pancake batter.
- Flour: The base of your pancake batter.
- Baking Powder: Helps your pancakes rise tall.
- Salt: Just a pinch to balance the sweetness.
- Sugar: Adds sweetness to the pancakes.
- Crumbled Christmas Tree Cakes: They fold directly into the batter.
- White Chocolate Chips: They melt into the center of the pancake as they cook.
- Heavy Cream: Helps make the frosting smooth to drizzle on top.
- White Frosting: This is your “snow.” Spread or drizzle it on with a squeeze bottle.
- Red Cookie Icing: Perfect for adding little garlands.
- Green Sanding Sugar: Makes everything sparkle.
- Extra Butter (for the skillet): Keeps the pancakes cooking evenly and gives them a golden edge.
Equipment Needed
- Piping Bag with 1M Tip
- Griddle or Skillet
How to Make Christmas Tree Pancakes
Mix Your Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, add your flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Whisk everything together until it’s well mixed.
Add Your Wet Ingredients: Add in your large egg, melted butter, cake batter extract, and Christmas Tree Cake creamer. Use a hand mixer and beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Fold in the Christmas Tree Cakes: Gently fold in your crumbled Christmas Tree Cakes. Mix until the pieces are spread all through the batter.
Cook Your Pancakes: Heat a butter greased skillet over medium heat. The extra butter will keep them from sticking. Spoon or pipe the batter into the center of the pancake. I like to use a piping bag (or squeeze bottle) for less mess. Cook until the edges look set and the bubbles on top start to pop. Flip gently and cook until both sides turn a light golden color.
Build Your Pancake Stack: Begin stacking your pancakes, adding a layer of white frosting between each pancake.
Make Your Topping: In a microwave-safe bowl, add your white chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave for one minute, then whisk until smooth and melted. Pour over the top of your pancake stack.
Decorate Your Pancakes:
Allow chocolate to set, before topping with red cookie icing and sanding sugar, as shown. The kids will have so much fun making their own trees.
Ways to Serve
- Top with warm maple syrup for extra sweetness.
- Serve with a side of bacon or sausage for a full Christmas breakfast spread.
- Pair with a Christmas Tree Cake Latte.
- Add fresh berries or a fruit salad for a bright, festive pop of color.
- Serve alongside Cinnamon Roll Casserole or Candied Bacon for a holiday brunch board.
How to Store Leftovers
To store any leftover Christmas Tree Pancakes, let them cool completely, then place them in a single layer inside a freezer bag or airtight container. If you’re stacking them, put a little piece of parchment paper between each one so they don’t stick together.
They’ll keep in the fridge for a couple of days or in the freezer for about a month. When you’re ready to enjoy them again, just warm them up in the microwave or on a skillet and add your filling and toppings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make the pancake batter ahead of time?
Yes, you can mix the batter the night before. Just keep it covered in the fridge and give it a gentle stir before cooking.
Do I have to use the Christmas Tree Cake flavored creamer?
You don’t have to. You can swap it with vanilla coffee creamer, or half-and-half. The flavor will change a bit, but the pancakes will still turn out fluffy and delicious.
How do I keep the pancakes warm while I finish cooking the rest?
Place the cooked pancakes on a baking sheet and keep them in a low oven at 200°F. This keeps your stack warm without drying them out.
More Christmas Breakfast Ideas
Christmas Tree Pancakes
Equipment
- Piping Bag with 1MM tip
- Griddle or Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 Large Egg
- 1/4 cup Melted Butter
- 1 tsp Cake Batter Extract
- 1 1/2 cups Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Creamer
- 2 cups Flour
- 4 tsps Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 3 tbsps. Sugar
- 1 1/2 cups Crumbled Christmas Tree Cakes
- 1 cup White Chocolate Chips
- 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 container White Frosting
- 1 bag Red Cookie Icing for topping
- Green Sanding Sugar for topping
Instructions
- Start by adding your dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar) to a mixing bowl. Whisk together.
- Add in your egg, melted butter, extract, and creamer. Beat with a hand mixer until smooth and well combined.
- Fold in your crumbled Christmas Tree Cakes, until thoroughly combined. Time to cook your pancakes!
- We are going to cook these low and slow, on medium heat. Add your pancake batter to the center of a greased skillet. I like to use a piping bag for less mess. Cook until edges are baked through and the bubbles on top begin to pop. Gently flip and continue baking until both sides are slightly golden.
- Assemble your pancake stack. Begin stacking your pancakes, adding a layer of white frosting between each pancake.
- In a microwave safe bowl add your white chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave for one minute and whisk vigorously until well combined. Pour over the top of your pancake stack. Allow chocolate to set, before topping with red cookie icing and sanding sugar, as shown.
- Serve and enjoy the perfect pancakes for your Christmas breakfast or brunch!
