Sprinkle 'Tie-Dye' Pancakes

It's April Fool's Day.....  I try to not observe this holiday in our house.  (Can't say the same for my kids.)

It's also Friday.....  Pancake making is reserved for Saturday.

White flour is rarely used in our house.....  I save that for desserts.

Artificial food coloring is something we use to color eggs with..... It's typically not something we consume internally.

So when my 5 year old daughter woke up requesting pancakes..... I was quick to remind her or what day of the week it was.

Still, she begged...... I gave in.

(Don't judge me.....YOU try and turn down a cute little girl with a head of blonde curls and pink glasses!)

So being April Fools Day I decided to go all out...... white flour, refined sugar, and artificial food coloring.

Needless to say, my kids were thrilled.

Sprinkle 'Tie-Dye' Pancakes
((Printable Version))

Pancakes:
2 cups flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 3/4 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Frosting:
1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 /2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 tablespoon or so of sprinkles
enough water to make into a desired consistency

For the pancake batter: Mix the first 5 ingredients together in a large bowl and whisk.  Mix the wet together and stir into the dry ingredients.  Add a tablespoon or so of sprinkles.  Stir.

Pour onto a hot, oiled griddle and cook on both sides.  Top with frosting.

These became such a hit I think I'll make them our new 'birthday morning pancakes'.