Oatmeal Christmas Pancakes

Today we have a twofer! Not only is my friend, Karen, sharing a recipe on She Cooks, but… I am sharing a recipe on her site today as part of her annual 12 Days of Christmas giveaway! And… even more exciting news… you have a chance to win a couple of prizes! Woooo Hoooo! Now who doesn’t love to win something?

If you comment on her post today, you have a chance to win my prize package. If you comment on every post during her 12 Days of Christmas, you have a chance to win her grand prize! Isn’t this fun?! Before you pop over (link after her recipe), let me introduce you to Karen.

Karen is an idea woman. Seriously! She thinks of cool stuff to do for others without even batting an eye. Ideas just flow out of her naturally. That, and a sweetness that should be bottled! Today she is sharing a really cool homemade gift idea. I love this idea! You can get as creative as you want to get. You can include the entire family!

Friends, meet Karen.

My first book, co-authored with two friends, contained gift-able and edible ideas to not only enjoy as a family, but to present at special occasions. Below is one of my all-time favorites! My family looks forward to them each year and a container of the dry mix makes a fabulous and clever gift for a teacher, coach, mail carrier or other special someone at Christmastime.

Simply mix the dry ingredients and place in an airtight Christmas tin or tub. Or… place in a Ziplock bag and then into another hand-sewn bag made from holiday or plaid fabric. Tie shut with curling ribbon.

Or, for an old-fashioned look, place the ziplock bag in a small brown paper bag that has been decorated with holiday stampers and ink. Cut across the top with deckle scissors for effect. Fold the top over one inch and, using a hold punch, make two holes a few inches apart. Thread thin ribbon or jute twine through the holes to secure shut.

Dry Mix:

• 4 cups quick oats (run through a blender to make a coarse powder)
• 2 cups unbleached flour
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup non-fat dry milk powder
• 3 tablespoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon
• 5 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tarter

Combine dry ingredients and place in gift-giving containers in 2, 4 or 6 cup potions. (Two cups dry mix makes one batch so make sure your batches are divided into an even number of cups). May also be placed in glass canning jars. One batch makes 5 pints or 2 quart and 1 pint jar.) Each 2 cups dry mix, when prepared, makes 10 pancakes.

Place mix in chosen containers and attach a tag (made on your computer or handwritten on card-stock) that reads:

Oatmeal Christmas Pancakes

To 2 cups of this mix, add the following ingredients, alternating and stirring well:

• 2 eggs, well beaten
• 1/3 cup oil
• 1 cup water

Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a lightly greased hot griddle over medium-low heat. Cook two minutes. Flip and cook until second side is golden. Serve with butter and maple syrup or warmed apple pie filling and whipped cream. Yum!!!

OK friends… it’s me (LeAnn) again. As if this awesome recipe and gift idea wasn’t enough… now comes the fun giveaway part! Pop over to visit Karen and read about my favorite Christmas breakfast and post a comment for a chance to win my prize package and… visit all 12 Days of Christmas for a chance to win Karen’s grand prize. What are you waiting for? Head on over!

Here’s the link again: www.KarenEhman.com

Sweetest Blessings,
LeAnn