IHOP Grinch Pancakes Delight (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Pancake Batter
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190 grams all-purpose flour
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1 gram salt
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8 grams baking powder
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4 grams baking soda
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1 large egg
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240 milliliters buttermilk
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25 grams granulated sugar
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30 grams unsalted butter, melted
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5 milliliters vanilla extract
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Green food coloring, as needed
→ Cream Cheese Icing Glaze
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60 grams cream cheese, softened
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60 grams powdered sugar
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5 milliliters vanilla extract
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15 milliliters milk
→ Green Whipped Cream
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120 milliliters heavy cream
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15 grams powdered sugar
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2.5 milliliters vanilla extract
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Green food coloring, as needed
→ Garnish
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Colorful candy hearts, for decoration
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix until smooth and set aside.
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Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and green food coloring until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. In a separate bowl, mix egg, buttermilk, sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and green food coloring. Gently combine wet and dry ingredients until just incorporated to avoid toughness in pancakes.
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Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour batter to form pancakes of desired size. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on both sides.
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Stack cooked pancakes, drizzle with cream cheese icing glaze, top with green whipped cream, and decorate with colorful candy hearts. Serve immediately.
# Helpful Notes:
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For a healthier alternative, substitute all-purpose flour with whole wheat or a gluten-free blend. Store pancakes and toppings separately for meal prep, assembling just before serving to maintain freshness.