Norpro Nonstick Dinosaur Pancake/Egg Molds, Set of 2

by Norpro

Product Features

• For dinosaur-shaped breakfasts and baked goods
• Each ring holds 1/4 cup batter or 1 raw egg
• Dinosaurs measure 8 by 3-1/2-inches
• Nonstick surface for easy care
• Wood handle stays cool while cooking and folds flat to store

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 3.2 x 9 inches ; 4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004UE7P
• Item model number: 979
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #85,327 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

"The simpler, the better" is the rule of thumb when making fun-shaped food. And while it's not impossible to produce dino-pancakes and eggs with this set of Norpro Dinosaur Rings, it does take a modicum of trial and error. A more compact dinosaur, such as the squat stegosaurus, would have been a better pattern choice than the long-necked, long-tailed allosaurus, which thins out at the extremities and measures a whopping 8 inches wide. The problem really occurs in the flipping. This makes one long and flimsy cake that almost requires two spatulas to turn. Although the rings lie flat on your seasoned griddle or fry pan, you might need an extra set of hands to help hold them steady as you pour batter or crack eggs into them. The thicker the batter, the less the seepage and the more successful the shape. Prime with cooking oil. Wash thoroughly after each use. --Carol Gnojewski

Product Description

Make breakfast a special occasion when you cook your pancakes or eggs with these special shapes. 

• A set of two rings.  You choose--teddy bears or dinosaurs.
• Nonstick surfaces for easy release.
• Cool, wooden handles for easy control.
• Handles lay flat for easy storage.
• Can be used as a cookie cutter. 

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Make Breakfast Fun With Dinosaur-shaped Eggs & Pancakes, January 27, 2001

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Michela (Seattle, WA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Norpro Nonstick Dinosaur Pancake/Egg Molds, Set of 2 (Kitchen)

Kids enjoy eating pancakes and fried eggs that are cooked in different shapes. As well, these Norpro Nonstick Dinosaur Pancake/Egg Rings (in a set of two) could be used to make some fanciful additions for a special occasion children's brunch menu.

These rings have small wooden handles, which fold down for easy storage, that you can hold while you pour in a 1/4-cup of thick pancake batter (use a bit less milk in your recipe). I would use a measuring cup with a pour spout. For eggs, I would carefully break one egg at a time into the measuring cup and then pour it into the ring. Be sure to use a seasoned or nonstick griddle or frying pan, at the proper temperature. Also, use a very large nonstick spatula. You may want to lightly butter or oil the inside of each ring. After you see some bubbles rise on each pancake, you can lift off the mold and flip the pancake to finish its cooking. You can do the same with the egg in the mold, but "sunnyside-up" is quite attractive! Be sure to have enough eggs and pancake batter for "practice" if you are using these rings for the first time, as the dinosaur shape is not the easiest mold to use.

Since these rings come in a set of two, I recommend buying several sets, so that everyone can eat at the same time! These rings may be used to cut fun shapes out of dough for baking, too. Be sure to hand wash them with a mild liquid detergent.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Nice idea but doesn't work, February 18, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Norpro Nonstick Dinosaur Pancake/Egg Molds, Set of 2 (Kitchen)

I bought these to impress my two boys--ages 1 and 4. What a disaster! The shapes are too small--the batter cooks in them fine but when you try to "flip" the pancake--the batter on top pours out and the cooked portion sticks. I tried a fried egg too--it stuck to the sides... I'll give them another try but the first time was really disappointing.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dinosaur Pancakes or Sandwich, July 24, 2002

By A Customer

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This review is from: Norpro Nonstick Dinosaur Pancake/Egg Molds, Set of 2 (Kitchen)

Every other Saturday, our two grandsons, ages 4 and 2, come over to spend the day with us. Neither are great breakfast or lunch eaters but both love dinosaurs. We started out making dinosaur pancakes with the leftover dinosaurs going home with them for a late afternoon snack or next morning breakfast. Then one day, when we were using cookie cutters to make our sandwiches, the four-year-old decided to make a dinosaur peanut butter sandwich. I let him use an hors d'oeuvre knife with no sharp edges to spread his peanut butter onto the bread. We then sprinkle with cake decorations. The 2-year-old has finally maneuvered his way onto a step stool shoved against the kitchen counters so now the two of them make their sandwiches, using a cutting board and the dinosaur shape tool. They love it.