Pancake Puppies (Denny’s Copycat)

copycat Denny's pancake puppies on a white serving tray

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Pancake Puppies (Denny’s Copycat)

Copycat Denny's Pancake Puppies are bite sized balls of sweet, fluffy pancake batter fried until golden, coated in cinnamon sugar, and served with your favorite syrup or sauce for dipping. It's the perfect recipe to satisfy the craving for the restaurant favorite without leaving the house.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert

Cuisine: American, Southern

Servings:

Calories: 100kcal

Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

Oil or frying
3 cups pancake mix
3 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
2/3 cup milk
2 tbs melted butter
1/2 cup Cinnamon sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp cream
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat at least 2” of oil in a large heavy bottom pot to 350 F.
Oil
In a large bowl, whisk together the pancake mix, sugar, and cinnamon.
3 cups pancake mix, 3 tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Add the eggs, milk and melted butter, then whisk until a thick batter forms.
2 large eggs, 2/3 cup milk, 2 tbs melted butter
Drop by heaping tablespoon into the hot oil and fry for 4-5 minutes, flipping once for even browning. Cook in batches to not crowd the pan.
Carefully remove, then roll in the cinnamon sugar and then place onto a wire rack to cool.
1/2 cup Cinnamon sugar
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, cream and vanilla until smooth.
1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp cream, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Serve as a dip for the warm pancake puppies,

Notes

Use a cooking thermometer to accurately heat the oil.
Don't overcrowd the oil. If you fry too many at once, they will not cook evenly and the temperature will lower.
Rolling them in the cinnamon sugar while they are warm helps the coating stick.
The dipping sauce is optional. You could serve them with maple syrup, chocolate sauce, or caramel sauce if you prefer.

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