Apple Pecan Pancakes

Today, I have another Christmas morning breakfast idea for you. Apple Pecan Pancakes! These have to be one of my FAVORITE PANCAKE recipes! I love apples and nuts and when you combine the two flavors in these pancakes you get a light crunch to these fluffy pancakes and an explosion of flavor! These pancakes are easy to prepare and have a nice cinnamon flavor as well. They make a hearty breakfast which is perfect on those cold crisp winter mornings; especially for a holiday brunch! Top with butter and maple syrup or even try topping with this buttercream syrup recipe for an extra special treat!

Apple Pecan Pancakes

Ingredients:

1 c. all-purpose flour

2 T. brown sugar

2 teas. baking powder

1/2 teas. salt

1/2 teas. ground cinnamon

3/4 c. plus 2 T. milk

2 eggs, seperated

1 teas. vanilla extract

1/2 c. apple, finely chopped and peeled

1/2 c. finely chopped pecans

Directions:

In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Stir in milk, egg yolks and vanilla. Add apples and pecans. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into the batter. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a hot greased griddle or skillet. Turn when bubbles begin to form and the edges are golden. Cook until the second side is golden. Yield 12 pancakes.