Red Velvet Pancakes

Valentine's Day is less than a month away. Pamper your loved ones with these red velvet pancakes!

Red Velvet Pancakes

• 1 1/2 C. Buttermilk
• 4  Eggs
• 4 Tbsp. Butter, melted
• 1 tsp. Vanilla
• 2 Tbsp. Red Food Coloring
• 2 C. Flour
• 2 Tbsp. Cocoa
• 1/3 cup Sugar
• 2 tsp. Baking Powder
• 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda
• 1 tsp. Salt

Mix together dry ingredients and set aside. Melt butter in separate bowl, then add buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, and food coloring. Blend well. Pour in dry mixture and beat until smooth.

Pour ½ cup of the whipped batter on a greased skillet. Pan fry on medium heat until browned. Flip over and brown again. Top with desired toppings and serve warm.

{To make a heart shaped pancake (optional), place a heart shaped cookie cutter on the skillet, and pour batter into the cookie cutter. Remove form before flipping.}

*Optional toppings include syrup, butter, whipping cream, and shaved chocolate.

•  Buttermilk Syrup
•  1 C Butter
• 1 C Buttermilk
• 2 C Sugar
• 2 T Vanilla
• 1 t Baking Soda

Bring the first three ingredients to a boil and boil for one minute, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat and add vanilla and baking soda.  Stir and Serve.

Source: Whipperberry.com