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The Ultimate Fluffy Chocolate Chip Pancakes: Quick, Easy & Gooey Goodness

A tall stack of fluffy chocolate chip pancakes drizzled with melted chocolate and syrup.
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Create a stack of light, fluffy chocolate chip pancakes that are quick to prepare and loaded with melty chocolate. This recipe delivers a classic comfort food breakfast perfect for weekend brunch or any morning treat.

Ingredients

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  • 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 (whole or 2%)
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the griddle
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (best chocolate chips for pancakes)

Instructions

  1. Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. This step helps distribute the leavening agents evenly for fluffy pancakes.
  2. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until just combined.
  3. Mix batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold them together using a spatula until the dry ingredients are just moistened. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine. Overmixing develops gluten and results in tough pancakes.
  4. Rest the batter: Let the batter rest at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes. This allows the baking powder to activate, which is key for achieving maximum fluffiness.
  5. Cook pancakes: Heat a lightly oiled griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly brush the surface with butter.
  6. Portion batter: Pour or scoop the batter onto the hot griddle, using about 1/4 cup for each pancake.
  7. Add chocolate chips: Immediately sprinkle about 1/4 cup of chocolate chips over the top of each uncooked pancake. Do not stir them into the batter.
  8. Flip: Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the pancakes carefully.
  9. Finish cooking: Cook the second side until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes more, until the chocolate chips are gooey and melted.
  10. Serve: Remove from the griddle and serve immediately with your favorite toppings for a perfect stack of perfect pancakes.

Notes

  • For extra fluffy pancakes, substitute the milk with buttermilk or add 1 teaspoon of white vinegar to the milk and let it sit for 5 minutes before mixing.
  • To prevent the chocolate chips from sinking to the bottom, sprinkle them onto the batter after pouring it onto the griddle, rather than mixing them in.
  • Keep cooked pancakes warm on a baking sheet in a 200°F oven while you finish cooking the rest of the batch.

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