Decadent Chocolate Chip Pancakes Recipe

These Chocolate Chip Pancakes are delightfully fluffy, tender, and sweet, packed with melted chocolate chips that satisfy your sweet tooth.

If you’re a fan of chocolate treats, you might want to check out this Chocolate Dipped Almond Biscotti or these Chocolate Donuts.

Recipe Details

I love making these Chocolate Chip Pancakes, a family favorite. They’re delicious and straightforward to prepare, making them ideal for any day.

• TASTE: These pancakes are sweet and chocolaty, with a slight tang from the buttermilk, and the vanilla beautifully enhances the chocolate.
• TEXTURE: Incredibly fluffy and tender, each bite bursts with gooey melted chocolate.
• TIME: The preparation is quick, taking only 30 minutes.
• EASE: This straightforward recipe utilizes common pantry items, making it perfect for busy mornings.

What You’ll Need

Ingredient Notes

• Buttermilk- This ingredient contributes to the pancakes’ fluffiness and adds a rich, tangy flavor.
• Baking powder- Acts as a leavening agent, ensuring the batter rises for fluffy pancakes.
• Vanilla extract- Complements the chocolate chips beautifully.
• Chocolate chips- Semi-sweet chips provide a balance of sweetness and bitterness, although any variety can be used.

Add-ins and Substitutions

• Make them gluten-free- Simply substitute with gluten-free all-purpose flour.
• Swap the chocolate chips- Experiment with milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or white chocolate chips in place of semi-sweet.
• Try different extracts- Mint extract adds a refreshing twist for a mint chocolate flavor, while caramel extract beautifully complements the chocolate.
• Incorporate nuts- Adding chopped hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds, or cashews can enhance texture and flavor.

How to Make Chocolate Chip Pancakes

• Sift the dry ingredients. In a bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar, then whisk to combine.
• Add the egg. Make a small well in the center of the dry mixture and crack the egg into it.
• Add the wet ingredients. Gently whisk the egg, then incorporate the melted butter, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.

Pro Tip: Creating a well in the dry ingredients for the egg helps streamline mixing without the need for an additional dish.

• Fold in the chocolate chips. Gently incorporate the chocolate chips into the batter using a spatula.
• Cook the pancakes. Use a 1/4 cup measure to scoop the batter onto a butter-greased skillet or griddle, cooking for 1-2 minutes. Carefully flip with a thin spatula and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
• Allow to cool. Transfer finished pancakes to a plate and continue with the remaining batter, serving warm.

Recipe Tips

• Whisk the egg in the flour mixture- By making a well in the center, you can whisk the egg without needing another bowl.
• Avoid overmixing- Mix the batter just enough; too much stirring will deflate the air bubbles that keep the pancakes fluffy.
• Cook the pancakes to perfection- Wait until bubbles form on top and the bottom turns golden brown before flipping.

FAQs

How do you keep chocolate chips from melting in pancakes?

Mixing the chocolate chips into the batter helps create a barrier between them and the hot pan, preventing them from melting entirely and retaining some shape.

What is the secret to good pancakes?

To achieve fantastic pancakes, ensure your baking powder is fresh for proper leavening, avoid overmixing the batter to preserve fluffiness, and use buttermilk for added flavor, moisture, and tenderness.

Serving Suggestions

These chocolate chip pancakes are fluffy, sweet, and packed with delightful chocolate chips. They pair wonderfully with a range of sides including eggs, pastries, and muffins.

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

Make This Recipe in Advance

Make ahead: You can prepare the pancake batter the night before and keep it in the refrigerator. When you’re ready, just cook the pancakes.

Storing: Store any leftover chocolate chip pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. Reheat them using the stovetop, microwave, or oven.

Freeze: To freeze, place cooled pancakes in a ziplock bag lined with parchment paper between layers to avoid sticking. They can be stored this way for up to four months.

More Scrumptious Pancakes!

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

Full 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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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, thoroughly combine the flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar using a whisk.
2. Make a well in the center of the dry mixture and crack the egg into it.
3. Lightly beat the egg and incorporate the melted butter, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is well blended.
4. Gently fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
5. Spoon 1/4 cup of batter onto a buttered skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface and the underside is golden brown. Carefully flip with a thin spatula, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
6. Move the cooked pancake to a plate and repeat the process for the remainder of the batter, yielding about 12 pancakes.
7. Serve warm with syrup, salted butter, or your choice of toppings.

### Nutrition Information

– **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

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Sodium:
88
mg

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Potassium:
250
mg

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Fiber:
2
g

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Sugar:
11
g

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Vitamin A:
164
IU

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Calcium:
92
mg

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Iron:
2
mg