Ingredients

2 cups complete buttermilk pancake mix1-1/2 cups water1 tablespoon maple syrup1 tablespoon butter, melted1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonSYRUP:1 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup water1 tablespoon butter1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine the pancake mix, water, syrup, butter and cinnamon. Pour batter into a plastic squirt bottle. Squeeze batter into desired letters and shapes onto a greased hot griddle. When underside is browned, turn pancakes and cook until second side is golden brown.

Meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, water and butter. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Serve with flapjacks.