The perfect Valentine's Day breakfast or brunch for 'sweethearts' that love chocolate!

Cocoa-Kissed Red Velvet Pancakes

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup granulated sugar

3 tablespoons NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Baking Cocoa

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 large egg

1 cup reduced-fat buttermilk or lowfat milk

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon red food coloring

Heart-shaped pancake cutters or cookie cutters (optional)

Optional garnishes: butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup and fresh berries

1. Combine flour, sugar, baking cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl; stir well.
2. Whisk egg, buttermilk, butter, vanilla extract and food coloring together in large bowl. Add to flour mixture; stir to combine. Allow mixture to sit for 5 minutes (this produces more tender pancakes).
3. Heat nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Brush with a little oil or butter. Add about 1/4 cup batter to skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes or until bubbles start to form on top. Flip and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until bottom is lightly browned.
4. Serve immediately with butter, powdered sugar, syrup and berries.

Makes 10 pancakes.

Cook’s Tip: If using pancake or cookie cutters, be sure to coat with a little oil so the pancakes don’t stick. Place cutters in skillet and pour batter into cutters. Remove cutters before flipping.

Nutritional Information Not Provided.

Recipe and photograph are the property of Nestlé® and Meals.com, used with permission.