How to make heart-shaped pancakes without cookie cutter?

You could put your artistic skills to work and freehand some heart-shaped pancakes by dripping it off of a large spoon in the shape of hearts . Another option is using a pastry bag or ziploc bag with a corner snipped off. A squeeze bottle works too, if you have one handy!

What is the history of pancakes for breakfast?

600 BC - The first recorded mention of pancakes dates back to ancient Greece and comes from a poet who described warm pancakes in one of his writings . 1100 AD – Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) becomes a traditional way to use up dairy products before lent – the pancake breakfast is born.

How to make a heart cake without a heart pan?

It's simple. Make your batter, then pour half into an eight-inch round pan and other half into an eight-inch square pan. Bake the two cakes following your recipe's directions; once they've had a chance to cool, level the tops, and cut the round cake in half, creating two semi circles.

What can I use if I don't have a heart shaped cookie cutter?

Method 1: Using a knife or template If you don't have a heart-shaped cookie cutter on hand, don't worry! You can easily make heart-shaped cookies using a knife or a simple paper template. Prepare the dough: Start by preparing your favorite recipe for cookie dough.

What can you use instead of a cookie cutter?

If you're really hoping for a perfectly round cookie, you can also roll out your dough and use a drinking glass or mason jar lid as a makeshift cookie cutter. It will work the exact same as a cookie cutter!

How do you cut shapes without a cookie cutter?

Sketch the design you want, trace the shape on a manila folder and cut. Now, just place it on your dough and trace cut around it with a paring knife. (I always roll my dough on wax paper...a little extra protection for the counter tops if you're using this method.) Templates are best for simpler cookies.

Valentine's Day Breakfast Idea: True Love Pancakes {Recipe} (2024)

Modified: May 21, 2019 by Stefanie Fauquet · This post may contain affiliate links · 33 Comments

Valentine's Day is a completely commercial holiday— but that's one of the reason why I love it so much! Any occasion that encourages sentimental notions, love, affection, romance and chocolate consumption is OK by me.

To show my husband and daughter how much I heart them this February 14, I'm going to start the day with a special Valentine's Day themed breakfast. What I love about these True Love Pancakes is how easy they are to make. All you need is a heart-shaped cookie cutter, a few drops of red food coloring, and your favorite pancake recipe (my fave is posted below) ... you can even use a box mix!

True Love Pancakes Recipe

Ingredients (makes 8-12 pancakes, depending on size)

2 large eggs
1 ¼ cups milk
3 tablespoons coconut oil (can sub vegetable oil or butter)
1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
¾ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons sugar
red food coloring
heart-shaped cookie cutter

Directions:

In a large bowl, beat eggs and milk until foamy. Stir in coconut oil (if coconut oil is solid, heat for a few seconds in the microwave until liquid — room temperature).
In a separate bowl, mix dry ingredients together until evenly distributed.
Combine dry mixture into wet mixture; whisk thoroughly. For red-colored pancakes: remove half of pancake batter to a separate bowl. Stir in a afew drops of red food coloring, until desired color is achieved. Let both bowls of batter rest for 15-20 minutes. This would be a good time to heat up frying pan or griddle (medium heat).
Drop ¼ cupfuls of batter onto the lightly greased griddle. Heat one side until bubbles begin to form and break, about 2 minutes; turn pancakes over and cook the until slightly golden, about 1 ½ to 2 minutes.
Using heart-shaped cookie cutter, alternate cutting hearts out of both red and white pancakes. Replace white pancakes with a red shaped heart, and vice versa. Serve with your favorite sweet toppings♥

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Mickey
January 04, 2014 at 9:10 pm

We make these too - yours are ADORABLE!!
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Angela
January 04, 2014 at 9:59 pm

This is so sweet and perfect for a Valentine's breakfast!
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Rachel @ Following In My Shoes
January 04, 2014 at 10:21 pm

Awww -- so sweet for a lovey-dovey breakfast!
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Kathleen
January 04, 2014 at 11:03 pm

Such an adorable and simple idea. My boys would love to wake up to these on Valentine's Day!
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Julie
January 05, 2014 at 12:27 am

These look adorable! Would filling the red area with a shallow pool of syrup be too much? 🙂
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Leilani
January 05, 2014 at 1:13 am

Pancakes are my girls' favorite breakfast item! They would love if I made these for them.
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Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins
January 05, 2014 at 3:42 am

I'm definitely going to make these for my family on V-Day.
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Shell Feis
January 05, 2014 at 7:25 am

Those are so cute! I need to make those for my hubby & little one.
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Theresa @ Faith and Family Reviews
January 05, 2014 at 8:26 am

Very pretty. We haven't made pancakes into shapes in a long time. We always use our waffle/omelet maker, using the omelet side for a pancake.
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HilLesha
January 05, 2014 at 12:55 pm

What a cute breakfast idea!
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Penelope
January 05, 2014 at 3:13 pm

Those are so cute, I love stuff like that, hee! Heart pancakes, adorable!
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Tricia @ Night owl mama
January 05, 2014 at 4:50 pm

what a great way to start the day off special
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courtney
January 05, 2014 at 8:48 pm

I totally heart these! I am still working on a pancake recipe for Sweet Baby with her allergies hopefully in time so I can make these for Vday!
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Mellisa
January 05, 2014 at 10:44 pm

This is so cute! I love the idea of making my hubby a valentine's breakfast.
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Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie}
January 05, 2014 at 11:10 pm

This is cute, but I have a heart waffle maker, so I can be lazy...lol
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Angela S
January 05, 2014 at 11:51 pm

I love this! It's such a sweet way to start the day.
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Vanessa: thequeenofswag
January 06, 2014 at 2:43 am

What a perfect breakfast for Valentine's Day.
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Lolo
January 06, 2014 at 3:14 am

I need to make these for my family on Valentines day!
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Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell
January 06, 2014 at 12:20 pm

There's not a soul alive that wouldn't smile if served these adorable pancakes!
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LyndaS
January 06, 2014 at 1:46 pm

That is cute. It would be great for an anniversary breakfast, too.
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Jenn
January 06, 2014 at 2:39 pm

Cute! Maybe I'll make a gluten-free batch for Hubs this year.
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Kelsey Apley
January 06, 2014 at 2:41 pm

How cute, I love this! That would make a great breakfast for my hubby!! Thanks for the idea!
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Tammy
January 06, 2014 at 4:01 pm

Now that's the way to serve an enjoyable Valentine's Breakfasts - how fun! I'm always looking for great breakfast ideas like this for holidays.
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Donna
January 06, 2014 at 8:18 pm

I need to surprise my hubby with these on Valentine's Day morning. 🙂
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Anne - Mommy Has to Work
January 07, 2014 at 3:17 pm

These look so cute! I'm going to do this with my daughter!
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Marcie W.
January 09, 2014 at 6:55 pm

These are just precious! I may have to get up extra early on Valentine's Day and surprise the kiddos.
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Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com
January 10, 2014 at 2:43 pm

I love making these for my children! They think it's extra special 🙂
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Toni
January 12, 2014 at 9:53 pm

These are super cute. My daughter would love to wake up to these 🙂
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Bectich
January 22, 2014 at 1:05 am

I love cake and I know the valentine day is ahead of us. I have to make some arrangement as my gf will be with me.
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Valentine's Day Breakfast Idea: True Love Pancakes {Recipe} (2024)

True Love Pancakes Recipe

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