Have a Pancake Party

Posted on February 24, 2009 @ 4:36 pm
by Samantha Bow

Are you looking for a new idea for your kids birthday? Are you tired of the same boring old parties? Why not throw a pancake party? Everyone loves pancakes, especially kids, and when you give them stuff to decorate and make fun pancakes, they’ll have even more fun!

You can begin by choosing your pancake theme. Of course it will be pancakes, but are you going to make pancake shapes, colored pancakes, pancake people, etc.? You can be as creative as you would like. It could be a chocolate pancake party and you can have the kids make chocolate pancakes and use chocolate chips and other chocolate treats to decorate the pancakes. You might decide to make huge pancakes in a cake pan and have them use cookie cutters to cut out shapes. Or you can be simple and make regular pancakes but have lots of different toppings for them such as fruit, candy, whipped cream, or ice cream.

Next, you will need to purchase your ingredients and supplies. Wait until you know how many kids will be coming before you do this so that you have enough but not too much. Make a list and use a recipe to make sure you don’t forget anything. You will need basic ingredients such as flour, eggs, and milk, but also make sure you have enough supplies for the kids to use such as spatulas, spoons, bowls, and pans.

Of course, you will also need serving supplies such as utensils, plates, napkins, and cups. Use fun colorful tablecloth designs or colors that will match what you are doing. For example, you can do a tropical theme with colorful fruit and tropical decorations and use a lot of fruit with the pancakes. If you are coloring the pancakes, use bright colored tablecloths, cups, plates, and napkins.

Make sure you have a concrete plan before you start. If you don’t have the party planned out and a good schedule in place, the kids might go crazy and make a mess. Set up a station for each task such as measuring, mixing, etc. and then have them each decorate their own.

You can even personalize your pancakes. They can write their names in batter or use icing on the pancakes. they can make different colors and of course personalize it even more with their own toppings. Try to make sure they use foods that will go well together. You don’t want them wasting food because they made gross pancakes.

Don’t fret too much about the specifics of the party. Make sure the kids are having fun and you’ve met your goal. be creative and watch the kids and maybe you’ll have a little fun too!

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