GOOD EATS
A Full Menu for All-day
Holiday Festivities
W hen holiday gatherings turn into all-day events, having meals ready from morning to night
becomes an important part of seasonal hosting. Starting with breakfast through the main
course followed by a savory dessert, a full day of celebration calls for a variety of dishes.

To help keep your crowd fueled for a wide range of activities, consider these recipes for Hot Cocoa
Pancakes to get your morning started, Browned Butter Smashed Potatoes with Butternut Squash to
pair with a holiday ham and Black Forest Cake to end the festivities on a high note.

BEGIN THE HOLIDAY WITH A FAMILY BREAKFAST
With so many activities scheduled and places to be during the holidays, starting the morning with a
filling breakfast can help set your family on the path to enjoyable moments with loved ones.

These Hot Cocoa Pancakes require little time in the kitchen, leaving you more time to spend with
the family before hitting the road or working on decorations for seasonal gatherings. Made with Aunt
Jemima Pancake Mix, containing no artificial coloring or flavors, this recipe makes it simple to put
breakfast on the table quickly while still achieving a meal full of flavor.

HOT COCOA
PANCAKES Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 2 minutes per pancake
Yield: 12 pancakes (3 per serving)
2 tablespoons
unsweetened cocoa
powder 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup 2% or non-fat milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups Aunt Jemima
Original Complete or
Buttermilk Complete
Pancake & Waffle Mix
1/4 cup water
marshmallow spread
(optional) chocolate syrup (optional)
Aunt Jemima Syrup
(optional) Heat skillet over medium-low
heat or electric griddle to 375
degrees. In microwave-safe bowl, mix
cocoa powder, sugar, milk and
vanilla until well combined.

Heat in microwave 30 seconds,
or until warm. Stir again to
ensure mixture is combined.

Combine cocoa mixture, pan-
cake mix and water. Stir until
large lumps disappear (do not
beat or overmix). If batter is too
thick, add additional 1-2 table-
spoons water.

Pour slightly less than 1/4
cup batter onto lightly greased
skillet or griddle. Cook 90 sec-
onds, or until bubbles appear
on surface. Turn and cook
additional 30 seconds. Repeat
with remaining batter.

Hot Cocoa Pancakes
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