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Chocolate Chip Pancakes Recipe

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These homemade chocolate chip pancakes are light, fluffy, and perfectly sweetened with semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips. Ideal for a decadent breakfast, they combine buttermilk richness with the delightful bursts of melty chocolate in each bite. Easy to whip up and cook on a griddle or skillet, these pancakes make a comforting and indulgent treat for chocolate lovers.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups Flour
  • 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/3 cup Sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 3 large Eggs
  • 3 3/4 cups Buttermilk
  • 6 Tablespoons Butter (melted)

Add-ins

  • 2 cups Chocolate Chips (milk or semi-sweet, adjust to preference)

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Stir these ingredients together until evenly mixed.
  2. Add wet ingredients and combine: Add the eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter to the dry mixture. Whisk gently until just combined — the batter should remain a bit lumpy. Avoid overmixing to keep pancakes tender.
  3. Fold in chocolate chips: Carefully fold the chocolate chips into the batter without stirring too vigorously to prevent them from breaking or melting prematurely.
  4. Heat the skillet or griddle: Preheat your skillet or electric griddle over medium-low heat. Test if it’s ready by sprinkling a few drops of water; if they sizzle and jump, the surface is hot enough.
  5. Prepare cooking surface: Lightly coat the cooking surface with butter or non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and add flavor.
  6. Cook pancakes: Using a 1/2 cup measuring cup, pour batter onto the heated skillet or griddle. Cook until bubbles form on the top surface of the pancakes and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Flip carefully: Flip the pancakes gently using a turner or spatula. Cook the other side for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Keep the heat lower to ensure pancakes cook through without burning.
  8. Serve warm: Serve pancakes hot topped with extra chocolate chips, fresh fruits like strawberries or bananas, whipped cream, and a drizzle of real maple syrup for extra indulgence.

Notes

  • Prevent melting chocolate chips: To keep chocolate chips holding their shape and not melting completely into the batter, sprinkle them onto the pancakes after pouring batter on the griddle rather than mixing them in.
  • Chocolate chip choice: Milk chocolate chips (e.g., Guittard) provide a sweeter taste, while semi-sweet chips (e.g., Ghirardelli) offer a balanced deeper flavor. Choose based on your sweetness preference.
  • Nutrition info disclaimer: Nutrition values are approximate and can vary based on specific ingredient brands and portion sizes.

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