Description
Delicious and fluffy chocolate chip pancakes made from scratch, perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch. These pancakes are easy to prepare with simple ingredients and feature melty chocolate chips folded right into the batter, creating a sweet and satisfying treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup melted butter (or oil)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet, dark, or milk)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract thoroughly until well incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Stir gently with a rubber spatula just until combined, leaving plenty of lumps to ensure a tender pancake texture.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the batter, evenly distributing them without overmixing.
- Cook Pancakes: Heat a greased skillet or griddle over medium heat. Pour about ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook until the edges look dry and bubbles form on the surface, approximately 2 minutes. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Transfer pancakes to plates and serve hot, topped with maple syrup, whipped cream, or your favorite pancake toppings.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter; lumps are good and help keep the pancakes fluffy.
- Use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor, or milk chocolate for a sweeter taste.
- Adjust the heat to avoid burning the pancakes while ensuring they cook through.
- Butter can be substituted with neutral oil to make pancakes dairy-free.
- For extra fluffiness, let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
