Description
These Chocolate Chip Pancakes offer a fluffy, tender texture combined with melty chocolate chips in every bite, making them the ultimate breakfast treat. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, these pancakes are perfect for a cozy morning or a special brunch.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter, plus more for greasing
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- ¾ cup chocolate chips (milk chocolate, semi-sweet, or dark)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar to create an even mixture of dry components.
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smoothly combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together with a spatula until just combined, leaving a few lumps for lightness.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in the chocolate chips ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Let Batter Rest (Optional): Allow the batter to sit for 5-10 minutes to hydrate the flour and improve the pancake texture.
- Preheat Griddle/Pan: Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium-low heat for even cooking.
- Grease Cooking Surface: Lightly grease the griddle or pan with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Pour Batter: Pour ¼ cup of the batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake, spacing them to avoid merging.
- Cook First Side: Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges appear set, signaling readiness to flip.
- Flip Pancakes: Carefully flip the pancakes with a spatula to cook the other side.
- Cook Second Side: Cook an additional 2-3 minutes until the pancakes are golden brown and cooked through.
- Keep Warm (Optional): Transfer cooked pancakes to a preheated oven at 200°F to keep warm until serving.
Notes
- Resting the batter helps develop fluffier pancakes by allowing the flour to hydrate.
- Use medium-low heat to avoid burning the pancakes before they cook through.
- Customize with your choice of chocolate chips: milk, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk and butter with plant-based alternatives.
- Serve pancakes warm with syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chocolate chip pancakes, fluffy pancakes, breakfast recipes, easy pancakes, homemade pancakes
