FESTIVE FRENCH PANCAKES

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Not quite as thin as true crepes, these light-as-a-feather pancakes are topped with preserves and a dusting of confectioners' sugar. They're elegant, so easy to make and say "Joyeux Noel" with delicious French flair!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2/3 cup 2% milk
2 large eggs
1/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Preserves of your choice, optional

Steps:

In a blender, combine the milk, eggs, water and vanilla; cover and process until well blended. Combine the flour, confectioners' sugar, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture. Cover and process until smooth., Heat a lightly greased 8-in. nonstick skillet over medium heat; pour 2 tablespoons batter into the center of skillet. Lift and tilt pan to coat bottom evenly. Cook until top appears dry; turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack., Repeat with remaining batter, greasing skillet as needed. If desired, spread preserves over crepes; roll up. Sprinkle with additional confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 470mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges