Our ebelskiver recipe are little Danish puff pancakes that you will love and pass down through the generations. They are surprisingly simple to make and only have a few pantry staple ingredients in them! We’ve teamed these tasty treats up with our hygge cozy Christmas party for an unforgettable holiday hangout.
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Ebelskiver Recipe
I’ve loved making these yummy Danish puff pancakes since I was a little girl. They are so light and fluffy and are the cutest little rounds. I love how festive they look with sifted powdered sugar on top.
My mom made these for me and would tell me the story that her mom made them for her because her mom made them for her. My great grandma was Danish and as I know, the one who started this tradition in our family, but who knows how far it goes back.
I am so glad that our family heritage traditions like this have been passed on through the generations. I now telling my kids the story as I make these delicious ebelskivers for them. That’s four generations of ebelskiver recipe making! I only hope they carry the tradition on with their kids as well.
What is an ebelskiver pan?
An ebelskiver pan is usually made of cast iron but it can also be made from ceramic or another material. I prefer the cast iron as it gives the most authentic ebelskiver recipe.
What are some other Christmas breakfasts I can make?
There are so many possibilities when it comes to Christmas breakfast! I always make our gluten-free cinnamon rolls but our gluten-free breakfast casserole and gluten-free waffles are also fantastic choices.
If you want to get really holiday themed, our gingerbread pancakes and frozen hot chocolate make great options!
We have a whole post dedicated to Christmas Mocktails with many of them being great for a festive holiday breakfast! Our gingerbread martini mocktail is one of my favorites and definitely a sweet alternative to traditional hot chocolate.
Holiday Party Food
Holiday Party FoodI love making other holiday favorites for Hygge Christmas gatherings like this. Our eggnog cheesecake cream delight and peppermint Christmas pancakes are two of my favorites! RecipeTin Eats also has a great Christmas recipes menu.
Modern Christmas Gathering
Just a few things make any holiday get together a modern gathering. First, keep things simple. This includes decor, attire and even the menu.
A few simple dishes that you love will be wonderful. Keep your decor to a minimal with fresh greenery, a simple decorated tree and even homemade, DIY Christmas ornaments.
Hygge
Hygge (pronounced ˈho͝oɡə/) is basically the art of living cozy. It comes from the Danish culture and traditions of living a content and cozy life.
This includes lots of candles, wool socks, sweet treats and just a general calm in our lives While hygge can be embraced any time of year, it is most easily achieved during cold winter months and the holidays.
I absolutely love this little book of hygge that lays of statistics of the joy that embracing this lifestyle can bring. All according to the happiness institute.
Hygge Christmas
Oh how I love to Hygge during Christmastime! It is my favorite time to embrace the elements of living a cozy life. A girls gathering during this time of year is especially rewarding.
Things can be relaxed and unpretentious. Ask guests to come in comfy clothing to set the tone for a casual evening with good food, good company and a relaxing night for all.
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It may surprise you but you actually lick your lips quite often and all that gluten in make up can add up. You may be living 100% gluten-free to manage your celiac disease but if what you put on your lips contains gluten, you’re still getting small amounts that could be making you sick or be keeping you from getting better. That’s where Red Apple Lipstick helps.
Always make sure to choose beauty products that are gluten-free. A very few amount of people living with celiac disease have dermatitis herpetiformis or skin celiac. So for them, every single thing they put on their body must be gluten-free.
I personally love and use Red Apple Lipstick products every day because they are not only gluten-free but also non-toxic and cruelty free. The pigments in the lipsticks, eyeliners, lip liner’s and eyeshadows are fantastic.
I love that you don’t sacrifice on the look for having a gluten-free make up brand. Well there lipstick is the number one thing that use I also love their shadows. They have a huge array of colors and I love their cute little magnetic cases for each.
Their purple and navy eyeliners give me that pop that I love and use every day. I also use their brown eyeliner to fill in my eyebrows. They offer an awesome mascara that can finish off your whole look beautifully.
And for those who want a little extra more of their lips, Red Apple Lipstick has a variety of beautiful lip liners as well as a raleye balm that helps keep the lips soft. I personally love putting on a thick layer of this right before bed.
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For my girlfriends gift bags and boxes, I put Red Apple Lipstick and rallye balm, scented pine cones, chocolate covered cherries, gingerbread cookie cutters and cozy Christmas socks. 
Modern Christmas Decor
Keeping it simple is key to modern Christmas decor. That’s why I love these simple ceramic and wood houses. They have little tea lights in them and are so beautiful!
When decorating your minimalist mini Christmas tree, use simple decor like these wool ball garland or wood ball garland in natural colors. Twinkle lights are also a great addition for just a touch of sparkle.
I love putting a big gorgeous sign like this custom one from Generation Farmhouse next to the tree for a great full modern effect. 
I have always loved the idea of dried orange ornaments ever since my mom read me the book, Christmas Oranges as a little girl. I still read it for my kids and want to put these on the tree the night we make them.
I found a great recipe that couldn’t be easier from She Keeps a Lovely Home for how to make dried citrus Christmas ornaments. 
For easy modern wrapping paper, just use butcher paper! It is clean and fresh especially when topped with cinnamon sticks and fresh sprigs of rosemary or pine. 
Homemade gingerbread ornaments
You guys, these gingerbread ornaments could not be easier to make! Three simple ingredients and some fun in the kitchen will give you tree ornaments that you will treasure forever.
Let your kids decorate them with craft glue for a bit more pizzaz. You can use them year after year if you store them carefully between tissue paper.
How to make Ebelsivers
- Combine egg yolks, buttermilk, all-purpose gluten-free flour, sugar, Real Salt, baking soda and baking powder until well blended
- Let the mixture rest for 30 minutes
- Beat two egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold into batter
- Heat an Ebelskiver pan over medium heat and spray generously with non-stick cooking spray or put a tsp oil to each cup
- When the pan is hot, pour batter into each cup until 3/4 full
- When batter starts to bubble, make quarter turns with a needle until a ball forms and turn until golden and needle inserted comes out clean
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve as is or with jam
How to you turn an ebelskiver
While it can seem hard, making and turning ebelskivers comes quite easily. When the batter starts to bubble, make quarter turns with a needle until a ball forms and continue turning until golden and a needle inserted comes out clean.
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Ebelskiver Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 C buttermilk
- 2 C gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp Real Salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 egg whites
- 1/4 C powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Combine egg yolks, buttermilk, all-purpose gluten-free flour, sugar, Real Salt, baking soda and baking powder until well blended
- Let the mixture rest for 30 minutes
- Beat two egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold into batter
- Heat an Ebelskiver pan over medium heat
- Spray generously with non-stick cooking spray or put a tsp oil to each cup
- When the pan is hot, pour batter into each cup until 3/4 full
- When batter starts to bubble, make quarter turns with a needle until a ball forms
- Turn until golden and needle inserted comes out clean
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve as is or with jam
I’ve always wanted to try these treats. We had a neighbor who gave us some as a treat but then she moved so I couldn’t get her recipe. Thank you so much. These sound exactly as what she had. I making them ASAP for my family — they loved them when she gave them to us.
I am totally smitten with your Ebelskiver Recipe. These look so light, fluffy, and delicious!
Best when kids and their friends are around for a surprise snack. This is so easy and definitely quick to enjoy too.
This year now more than ever, we all really need some more hygge in our lives! Lovely post and thank you for the recipe. I’ve had these cookies but never thought I could make them on my own!
Hi Andrea, yes a bit of extra Hygge is what we all need. 🙂 These are actually little pancakes not cookies but I still encourage you to try them!
I almost bought an ebleskiver pan the other day but it wasn’t cast iron. Now I’m glad I waited for your suggestion of the cast iron. They look so easy and so good!