Make light and fluffy chocolate chip pancakes from scratch in under 20 minutes for a quick, indulgent breakfast.
Author:Ethan Hayes
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:10 min
Total Time:20 min
Yield:8 pancakes
Category:Breakfast
Method:Griddling
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 1/4 cups milk
1 egg
3 tablespoons butter, melted, plus more for the griddle
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Whisk these dry ingredients together.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and 3 tablespoons of melted butter.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine for fluffy pancakes.
Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
Heat a lightly oiled griddle or large non-stick pan over medium heat.
Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake.
Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and bubbles appear on the surface, then flip.
Cook the second side until done. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra fluffiness, let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking.
Use buttermilk instead of regular milk for a slight tang and added tenderness.
If you prefer melted chocolate flavor, stir in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips into the batter and sprinkle another 1/2 cup on top of the pancakes immediately after pouring them onto the griddle.