Chocolate Chip Pancakes

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Effortless chocolate chip pancakes that will make everyone think you are a pro! Fluffy and light, these pancakes are LOADED with gooey melted chocolate chips. Everyone in the family will go crazy for this simple breakfast. These pancakes are great for brunch or breakfast and can be made ahead in large batches.

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Why You’ll Love This

Easy recipe for incredibly fluffy and delicious pancakes.
Who doesn’t love chocolate!
Can be made in large batches, perfect for sleepover parties, birthdays, and brunches.
Uses only basic pantry staple ingredients.

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Chocolate Chip Pancake Ingredients

For this easy recipe all you need in some pantry staple ingredients, and chocolate chips!

All-purpose flour – Normal all purpose flour is perfectly acceptable for pancakes. If you want an extra delicate pancake try pastry or gluten free flour.
Baking powder
Salt
Sugar – white granulated sugar makes the fluffiest pancakes while brown sugar adds extra flavor, the choice is yours.
Milk – whole milk or even cream can be used. 2% or skim milk work as well but the flavor is not as rich.
Egg
Butter – unsalted butter is all you need for this recipe. If you are using salted butter be sure to adjust the amount of extra salt added.
Vanilla extract – If you have it, use real vanilla extract, the difference in flavour between real and artificial is night and day.
Chocolate chips – any kind you like! Dark, milk, semi-sweet, white chocolate, butterscotch chips, try them all!

Pancake Variations

Fun Toppings – Make this breakfast a fun family event by providing a bunch of different toppings so everyone can make their own. Whipped cream. Strawberries, bananas, peanut butter, chocolate, sauce, or maple syrup are all great ideas.
More chocolate – Go crazy and add a few different kinds of chocolate. Mix and match between dark, milk, semi-sweet, or white for an extra indulgent pancake.
Gluten Free Pancakes – If you are looking to cut gluten out of your diet then use your preferred gluten free flour in place of all purpose flour.

Pancake Pro Tips

Here are some handy tips for making perfect chocolate chip pancakes every time.

Don’t let the pan get too hot or the outsides and chocolate will burn before the center is cooked.
Let the pancakes rest, stacked on a plate to keep them warm while you finish cooking the batch.
Rest the batter for 5 minutes before cooking for fluffier pancakes.
Make sure your baking powder is fresh, old baking powder will not rise very well.

Leftovers and Storage

Let leftover pancakes cool to room temperature before storage. Place them in an airtight container or resealable freezer bag and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until just warmed through and serve with syrup or fresh toppings.

Freezer tips: Once the pancakes have cooled completely, seal them in a resealable freezer bag and keep in the freezer for up to 5 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.

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FAQs

What do you use for flipping a pancake over?

To flip the pancakes use a wide, flat spatula. This will slide nicely under the pancakes and support them during the flip so they don’t crack.

Do I need a special pan to make pancakes?

You can use any non-stick pan, skillet, or griddle to make pancakes.

How to know when pancakes are ready to be flipped?

Pancakes are ready to be flipped when the bottom is golden brown and bubbles begin to rise to the top of the pancake.

What if my pancake batter is too thick?

If the batter is too thick, slowly add a small amount of milk and whisk until it reaches the desired consistency.

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