How To Make Festive Confetti Pancakes From Scratch and From a Baking Mix

Funfetti is Pillsbury's name for the confetti candy sprinkles they have in many of their baking products. They seem to have new products with the name all of the time. I have seen Funfetti baking mixes for cake, pancakes, and cookies, as well as a variety of frostings in many different colors.

Pancakes are one of my favorite breakfast foods to make when I have a little extra time on my hands. Even when I am short on time, it is quick to make if I whip up some of my baking mix in advance.

One thing I enjoy about pancakes is that there are so many varieties to choose from, and so many things you can add to them or top them with to make them extra delicious. A few days ago I was inspired by the selection of baking mixes that are sold at the local store I work in part-time. Since I am a fan of making my pancakes from scratch, I decided to try making my own variety of "Funfetti Pancakes".

Making a baking mix for this is very easy. I like to make 6 cups of this at a time, which makes 3 regular sized batches of these.

Mix together, and add to an airtight container:

• 6 cups flour
• 3 Tablespoons baking powder
• 1 Tablespoon salt
• 1 Tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 cup of candy sprinkles of your choice (or adjust amount to your own preference)

When the time comes to make a batch, just use 2 cups of this mix, and add the milk, egg, oil, and apple cider vinegar (if desired), and follow #4-7 of the directions above.

Pancakes can be topped with so many different things. I think glazes work very well for these confetti pancakes, and there are so many types to choose from. This time I topped these with the Almond Glaze. It hit the spot, although it is incredibly sweet.

Vanilla Glaze

(Adapted from Taste of Home Vanilla Glaze Recipe)

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 4 Tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Mix the three ingredients together until smooth. To let it thicken, wait for 5 minutes.

Yield: Approximately 1 cup

Chocolate Glaze

(Adapted from Chocolate Glaze or Frosting Recipe on Food.com)

• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4-6 Tablespoons water

Mix the melted butter with the cocoa powder, powdered sugar and vanilla. Gradually add water until it is the desired consistency.

Yield: Approximately 1 cup

Almond Glaze

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 4 Tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Mix the three ingredients together until smooth. To let it thicken, wait for 5 minutes.

Yield: Approximately 1 cup

If desired, add a few Tablespoons of confetti sprinkles to your glaze

• Sprinkles are made in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes, so it would be fun to make them based on whatever holiday or event is being celebrated.
• Try using the colors of your favorite sports teams on special championship or Super Bowl days.
• For an added pop of color, add a few drops of food coloring.