Decadent Chocolate Chip Pancakes: A Sweet Morning Treat

These Chocolate Chip Pancakes are light, fluffy, and sweet, featuring an abundance of melted chocolate chips that satisfy your sweet tooth.

If you’re a fan of delightful chocolate treats, you might also enjoy this Chocolate Dipped Almond Biscotti or these rich Chocolate Donuts.

Recipe Details

This Chocolate Chip Pancakes recipe is a family favorite for good reason. They’re as delicious as they are simple to prepare, making them an ideal choice for any day.

• TASTE: These pancakes are sweet and chocolatey, with a slight tang from the buttermilk. The vanilla note pairs beautifully with the chocolate.
• TEXTURE: Each pancake is incredibly fluffy and soft, with gooey melted chocolate in every bite.
• TIME: The prep time is just 30 minutes.
• EASE: This recipe is straightforward and utilizes common pantry ingredients, making it perfect for hectic mornings.

What You’ll Need

Ingredient Notes

• Buttermilk- This key ingredient contributes to the pancakes’ fluffiness and offers a rich, tangy flavor.
• Baking powder- This leavening agent introduces air into the batter, guaranteeing fluffy pancakes.
• Vanilla extract- This flavor enhances the chocolate chips beautifully.
• Chocolate chips- Semi-sweet chocolate chips add a perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness, but any variety can work.

Add-ins and Substitutions

• Make them gluten-free- Simply replace regular all-purpose flour with a gluten-free version.
• Swap out the chocolate chips- Try using milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or white chocolate chips in place of semi-sweet.
• Incorporate different extracts- For a mint chocolate flavor, add mint extract; caramel extract also pairs deliciously with chocolate chips.
• Add nuts- Chopped hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds, or cashews can easily be mixed in.

How to Make Chocolate Chip Pancakes

• Sift the dry ingredients. Combine flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar in a bowl and whisk.
• Add the egg. Create a small well in the center of the dry mix and crack the egg into it.
• Mix in the wet ingredients. Gently whisk the egg, then add the melted butter, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.

Pro Tip: A well in the dry ingredients allows you to whisk the egg without needing another dish.

• Fold in the chocolate chips. Gently incorporate the chocolate chips using a spatula.
• Cook the pancakes. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto a greased skillet or griddle, cooking for 1-2 minutes. Carefully flip using a thin spatula, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
• Allow to cool. Place the cooked pancakes on a plate and continue with the remaining batter. Serve warm.

Recipe Tips

• Whisk the egg within the flour mixture- This technique allows you to whisk the egg directly in the dry mixture to save on dishes.
• Avoid overmixing- Only mix the batter as needed; excessive mixing can deflate the air bubbles that create fluffy pancakes.
• Cook to perfection- Wait until bubbles form on top before flipping to ensure a golden brown finish.

FAQs

How do you prevent chocolate chips from melting in pancakes?

By incorporating the chocolate chips into the batter, you create a barrier that prevents them from fully melting in the hot pan.

What is the secret to making good pancakes?

The key to great pancakes is ensuring your baking powder is fresh for proper leavening, not overmixing the batter to preserve fluffiness, and using buttermilk for added flavor, moisture, and tenderness.

Serving Ideas

These chocolate chip pancakes are airy, sweet, and bursting with delightful chocolate chips. They pair wonderfully with an assortment of extras, including eggs, pastries, and muffins.

• Toppings: Top your pancakes with chocolate ganache, chantilly cream, caramel sauce, fresh berries, butter, syrup, or raspberry sauce.
• Eggs: Complement your pancakes with eggs benedict, simple poached eggs with caramelized onions, shakshuka, or hash brown quiche.
• Pastries: Enjoy them with homemade Nutella croissants, apricot rugelach, cherry Danish, or classic sour cream donuts.
• Muffins: Serve these pancakes alongside cinnamon apple muffins, banana chocolate chip muffins, or blueberry muffins.

Preparing This Recipe Ahead of Time

Preparation: Make the pancake batter in advance and keep it in the fridge overnight. When you’re ready, just cook the pancakes.

Storage: Keep these chocolate chip pancakes in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat them on the stovetop, microwave, or in the oven.

Freezing: After cooling, freeze the pancakes by placing them in a ziplock freezer bag with parchment paper between each layer to avoid sticking. They’ll stay fresh for up to 4 months.

More Delicious Pancake Recipes!

• Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes
• German Pancake (VIDEO)
• Buttermilk Pancakes
• Almond Flour Pancakes (gluten-free)

Detailed Recipe Instructions

Chocolate Chip Pancakes

These chocolate chip pancakes are sweetly delicious and filled with yummy chocolate chips. This super easy recipe is perfect for busy mornings.

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Course:
Breakfast Cuisine:
American Prep Time:

10 minutes
minutes
Cook Time:

20 minutes
minutes
Total Time:

30 minutes
minutes
Servings:

12
pancakes
Calories:

211
kcal
Author:
Dina

Ingredients

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  1 1/2
  cup
  all-purpose flour
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  1/4
  tsp
  salt
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  3
  tsp
  baking powder
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  1/4
  cup
  granulated sugar
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  1
  egg
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  3
  Tbsp
  unsalted butter, melted
  plus extra for cooking
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  1 1/2
  cup
  buttermilk
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  1
  tsp
  vanilla extract
• ### Ingredients

  – **1 cup** semisweet chocolate chips

  ### Instructions

  1. In a bowl, blend together the flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar using a whisk until well mixed.
  2. Form a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and crack in the egg.
  3. Lightly whisk the egg, and then incorporate the melted butter, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is smoothly combined.

  

  4. Gently fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
  5. Pour 1/4 cup of the batter onto a preheated, buttered pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface and the bottom is set. Carefully flip using a thin spatula, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  6. Move the cooked pancake to a plate and continue with the remaining batter, aiming to create about 12 pancakes in total.
  7. Serve warm with syrup, salted butter, or your choice of toppings.

  

  ### Nutrition

  – **Calories:** 211 kcal
  – **Carbohydrates:** 26 g
  – **Protein:** 4 g
  – **Fat:** 10 g
  – **Saturated Fat:** 6 g
  – **Polyunsaturated Fat:** 0.5 g
  – **Monounsaturated Fat:** 3 g
  – **Trans Fat:** 0.1 g
  g |
  
  Cholesterol:
  25mg
  
  |
  
  Sodium:
  88
  mg
  
  |
  
  Potassium:
  250
  mg
  
  |
  
  Fiber:
  2
  g
  
  |
  
  Sugar:
  11
  g
  
  |
  
  Vitamin A:
  164
  IU
  
  |
  
  Calcium:
  92
  mg
  
  |
  
  Iron:
  2
  mg