Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate chips
- Whipped cream
- Maple syrup
- Cooking spray
Instructions:
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined
Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay
Preheat a non-stick griddle or skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with cooking spray
For each pancake, pour a small amount of batter onto the griddle to form a circle for the pancakes face
Use chocolate chips to create the smiley face features on the pancake while the first side is cooking
You can make eyes and a mouth
Cook until bubbles form on the surface of the pancake, then flip it over and cook the other side until its golden brown and cooked through
Repeat with the remaining batter, creating smiley face pancakes with chocolate chip features
Serve the smiley face pancakes with whipped cream, maple syrup, and extra chocolate chips for extra fun Enjoy your delicious and cheerful smiley face pancakes






