Can I make these ghost pancakes ahead of time?

Yes. Keep in the fridge 2–3 days or freeze up to a month.

Can I use chocolate sauce instead of chocolate chips?

Yes, pipe on spooky faces after cooking.

Fast, spooky, kid‑friendly pancakes shaped like ghosts. Simple batter, easy faces, big smiles.

Scale

2 cups pancake mix (or homemade batter)

1 1/2 cups milk (dairy or dairy‑free)

1 large egg

2 tbsp melted butter (optional)

1 tsp vanilla (optional)

1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)

1/2 cup chocolate chips (eyes and mouths)

Whipped cream, for serving

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1. Whisk pancake mix, milk, egg, and butter. Add vanilla and cinnamon if you like.

2. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium. Lightly grease.

3. Pour batter into ghost shapes using a spoon or squeeze bottle.

4. Cook until bubbles form and edges look set, 2–3 minutes.

5. Flip gently. Cook 1–2 minutes more, until golden.

6. Press chocolate chips into warm pancakes for eyes and mouth.

7. Serve warm with whipped cream or syrup.

No squeeze bottle? Use a spoon or a bag with a snipped corner.

Make ahead: Refrigerate 2–3 days or freeze up to 1 month. Reheat in toaster or oven.

Use blueberries for eyes if you’re out of chips.

Keep heat medium for clean shapes and tender pancakes.