Peppermint Hot Cocoa Pancakes

What you need:

For the pancakes:

• 1 1/2 cups self rising flour
• 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup hot cocoa mix
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• 1 egg
• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
• 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract

For the marshmallow glaze:

• 1 cup marshmallow fluff
• 2 Tbsp. half and half
• Mini marshmallows
• Crushed peppermint candies or candy canes

Directions:

1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, hot cocoa mix, and baking soda.
2. In a large bowl or stand mixer, mix together egg, buttermilk, butter, and peppermint extract on medium-low speed until just combined.
3. Add the dry mixture a third at a time on low speed until just combined.
4. Let batter rest for 5 minutes while your heat your skillet or griddle.
5. Drop 1/3 cup batter for each pancake. Flip when top has bubbles. Cook until golden.
6. For the glaze: Combine marshmallow cream and half and half in a small bowl. Beat until smooth.
7. Serve pancakes topped with marshmallow glaze, mini marshmallows, and crushed candy canes

Recipe from The Frugal Foodie Mama

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