Sweetheart Cornbread Flapjacks are light, fluffy and very similar to pancakes.
Their heart shape makes them perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.
Editor’s Note (February 14, 2021): Added 3 new photos. Updated recipe’s instructions.
Sweetheart Cornbread Flapjacks drizzled with maple syrup. Great for breakfast.
Serve as a side or main dish with with maple syrup and butter (salted or unsalted (or salted).
Easy to make with simple ingredients.
I used a heart-shaped cookie cutter to create the “sweetheart” shape.
This recipe is very versatile. Consider adding blueberries, corn kernels, chopped pepperoni slices or crumbled bacon to the cornbread batter.
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Sweetheart Cornbread Flapjacks
Ingredients
- 1 cup self-rising white cornmeal mix
- 1/2 cup self-rising flour See recipe notes for all-purpose flour.
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
- 2 tablespoons bacon drippings
- 2 eggs, beaten Medium or large size.
- 1 cup buttermilk
- vegetable oil for frying
- unsalted or salted butter for garnish optional
- maple syrup for drizzling optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cornmeal mix, flour, sugar (if using), bacon drippings, eggs, and buttermilk.
- Stir until mixture is pourable. Small lumps okay. Set aside.
- Add a 2-1/2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to a 10" cast iron skillet or other cookware. Preheat until oil sizzles. NOT smoking.
- Stir batter. Drop in 3 tablespoons of batter to form flapjacks. If desired, add more batter to make a larger size.
- Cook on low-medium heat until sides are slightly dry and top is bubbly. Flip over.
- Cook 2-3 more minutes OR until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Cut each flapjack with a heart shaped cookie cutter. Save the edges to enjoy as a snack.
- Serve with a tablespoon of butter (salted or unsalted) and drizzled with maple syrup. This step is optional.