Customer Reviews

Norpro Nonstick Dinosaur Pancake/Egg Molds, Set of 2

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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.

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.

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.

Despite the no stick claim the head and tail areas need a shot of grease. Grandson loves eating the pancakes! If you attempt an egg-shaped dinosaur don't use the recipe on the pkg. Make them thick not runny or else the mixture seeps out of the bottom of the rings.

These are so cute! Not exactly "nonstick" like the name says. We have to use some nonstick spray for them to work perfectly, but they are great. Who wouldn't love a dinosaur pancake?

Metal molds stay flat when they get hot but sides aren't high enough to always contain the rising pancake batter.