These cute little Christmas Santa and Elf pancakes are a fun treat to make in days leading up to Christmas or Christmas morning. The kids think they are a great idea!
Heat pancakes according to package or until just warmed. Let cool as needed to whipped cream doesn't melt.
Santa Pancakes
Create a beard from whipped cream and add chocolate chips for eyes.
Cut the top edge of the pancake if needed to fit the "hat" on santa. Create the edge of the hat out of whipped cream.Make the hat out of raspberries or strawberry slices.Use whipped cream to create a poof at the end of the hat.
Elf Pancakes
Add Nutella to a piping bag. Pipe on hair and a smile.
Create the edge of the hat out of whipped cream.Make a pointed hat out of raspberries.Use two small raspberries to create rosy cheeks.Squeeze two small circles out of white icing then add chocolate chips off to the side for the classic
Cut 3 triangles from the extra pancake. Arrange to create a bib then top with white icing.
Notes
If you don't have a piping bag for the Nutella, you can use a sandwich bag with the corner cut off to form a small hole.