Description
Delight in these fluffy, homemade chocolate chip pancakes perfect for a cozy morning breakfast. Featuring melted butter, rich vanilla, and melty chocolate chips throughout, this easy stovetop recipe yields tender, golden pancakes that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup dark or milk chocolate chips, regular or mini
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
For Cooking
- 2 Tbsp butter for greasing
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar into a large mixing bowl. Add the chocolate chips and gently mix to combine. Set aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, vanilla extract, whole milk, and melted cooled unsalted butter until fully blended.
- Mix Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with dry ingredients and whisk just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the pancakes tender.
- Heat Pan and Grease: Place a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Once heated, add 1 Tbsp of butter to grease the surface evenly.
- Cook Pancakes: Using a 1/3 cup measure, pour batter onto the skillet. Optionally, sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top. Cook for 2-3 minutes, observing for bubbles on the surface and firm edges.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Flip the pancakes carefully and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve Warm: Remove pancakes from the pan and repeat with remaining batter, greasing as needed. Serve immediately with your favorite sides and enjoy the warm, chocolatey goodness.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes light and fluffy.
- Use a non-stick skillet or well-seasoned griddle for best results.
- Add extra chocolate chips on top of the batter for more chocolate bursts.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low-temp oven if needed.
- Substitute milk with a dairy alternative if desired, but cooking time might slightly vary.
