Name: Double Chocolate Peppermint Pancakes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 pancakes
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups Kodiak Cakes Power Cakes Flapjack and Waffle Mix; 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tbsp instant espresso powder; 1.333 cups milk; 2 eggs; 0.25 tsp peppermint extract; 0.333 cup white or milk chocolate chips

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In a medium mixing bowl, combine Kodiak Cakes mix, cocoa powder, and espresso powder until well mixed and no lumps remain. Add milk, eggs, and peppermint extract and stir until combined and batter is formed. If the mixture is too thick, add an additional tablespoon of milk. Finally, add mix-ins – chocolate chips and crushed candy cane.

Heat a large skillet over low-medium heat. Wait 2-3 minutes for the pan to heat up and then coat with non-stick cooking spray. Spoon approximately 1/3 cup of batter on to skillet or griddle for each pancake. Let the pancakes cook for approximately 3-4 minutes.

Flip when bubbles form on the surface and do not fill with batter, and the edges are no longer shiny. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, checking the bottom for a dark golden brown color.

Repeat until your batter is gone, spraying the pan between each set of pancakes. Recipe makes approximately 8 pancakes. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bloom the Espresso Powder 🫖
Dissolve the instant espresso powder in warm milk before mixing with other wet ingredients to intensify the chocolate flavor and add subtle depth without making the pancakes taste like coffee.
Toast Your Chocolate Chips 🍫
Lightly toast the white and milk chocolate chips in a dry skillet for 1-2 minutes before folding them into the batter to enhance their flavor and prevent them from melting too quickly during cooking.
Stabilize the Batter 🥄
Let your prepared batter rest for 3-5 minutes before cooking—this allows the Kodiak mix to fully hydrate and helps the pancakes cook more evenly while maintaining their fluffy texture.
Control Peppermint Intensity 🌿
Start with half the recommended peppermint extract and taste a test pancake before adding more, as extract potency varies by brand and a little goes a long way in masking chocolate notes.
Use Medium-Low Heat for Even Browning 🔥
Cook on medium-low heat rather than high to prevent the cocoa powder from burning on the outside while the inside remains undercooked, ensuring chocolate-rich flavor throughout.