Save Fluffy whimsical pancake pops infused with vanilla cream soda flavor and decorated as colorful monsters make for a playful breakfast or delightful party treat. These Cream Soda Monster Pancake Pops bring a splash of fun to the morning table or afternoon snack.
I first made these with my little cousins on a rainy Saturday and the excitement in the kitchen was contagious. Everyone loved decorating their own monster pancake pops and sharing the crazy creations with each other.
Ingredients
- Pancake Batter: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 large egg, 1 cup cream soda (room temperature), 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted), 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For Cooking: 1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter or neutral oil (for frying)
- Decorations: 1 cup white chocolate chips (melted), food coloring (variety of colors), candy eyes, sprinkles, lollipop sticks
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Combine Wet Ingredients:
- Whisk egg, cream soda, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth in a separate bowl.
- Prepare Pancake Batter:
- Gently mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined (do not overmix).
- Heat and Grease Skillet:
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Cook Pancakes:
- Pour tablespoonfuls of batter onto skillet to form small round pancakes about 2 inches wide.
- Flip and Finish:
- Cook 1–2 minutes until bubbles form flip and cook 1–2 more minutes until golden.
- Cool Pancakes:
- Transfer pancakes to a wire rack to cool.
- Insert Sticks:
- Gently insert a lollipop stick into each pancake.
- Color Chocolate:
- Divide melted white chocolate into bowls and tint with food coloring.
- Decorate Pops:
- Dip or spread colored chocolate on pancakes then decorate with candy eyes and sprinkles for monster faces.
- Set Chocolate:
- Allow chocolate to set before serving.
Save One morning we surprised Dad with a tray of monster pops and his laugh filled the kitchen. It was a sweet memory and now these pancake pops are a family favorite whenever someone has a birthday.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls whisk nonstick skillet or griddle spatula wire rack microwave-safe bowls lollipop sticks
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten) eggs dairy (butter and white chocolate). White chocolate may have soy lecithin. Check decorations for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Each pancake pop contains approximately 180 calories 7 g total fat 28 g carbohydrates and 3 g protein.
Save Finish your monster pancake pops with extra cream soda for a festive breakfast moment. Let creativity guide your decorating for the most memorable results.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How do I get pancake pops fluffy?
Use fresh baking powder and soda, don't overmix the batter, and pour small rounds so they cook evenly.
- → Can I make these gluten-free?
Yes, simply substitute a gluten-free flour blend for the all-purpose flour to suit dietary needs.
- → What kind of decorations work best?
Melted white chocolate, candy eyes, colorful sprinkles, and food coloring create playful monster designs.
- → What’s the best way to serve pancake pops?
Insert lollipop sticks and let chocolate set before serving. Enjoy as a snack or festive breakfast treat.
- → Can kids help decorate these pops?
Absolutely! Kids can dip, color, and place eyes and sprinkles for fun, hands-on kitchen creativity.
- → What other flavors can I use?
Try swapping cream soda for fruit-flavored soda or adding different extracts for new flavor combinations.