Chocolate Chip Pancakes: The Ultimate Fluffy Perfection Recipe
Enjoy the ultimate fluffy chocolate chip pancakes with this easy-to-follow recipe. These pancakes are light, tender, and studded with your choice of milk, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate chips, perfect for breakfast or brunch indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter, plus more for greasing
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- ¾ cup chocolate chips (milk chocolate, semi-sweet, or dark)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until evenly mixed.
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined; it’s okay if the batter is a bit lumpy.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold the chocolate chips into the batter, distributing them evenly without overmixing.
- Let Batter Rest (Optional): Allow the batter to rest for 5-10 minutes to help the pancakes become fluffier when cooked.
- Preheat Griddle/Pan: Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium-low heat until warm.
- Grease Cooking Surface: Lightly grease the griddle or pan with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Pour Batter: Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake, keeping space between each one.
- Cook First Side: Cook the pancakes for 2-3 minutes or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges appear set.
- Flip Pancakes: Carefully flip each pancake using a spatula to avoid breaking.
- Cook Second Side: Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the pancakes are golden brown and cooked through.
- Keep Warm (Optional): To keep pancakes warm, place them in a preheated oven at 200°F until serving.
Notes
- For fluffier pancakes, do not overmix the batter; some lumps are okay.
- You can substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend if desired.
- Use butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking on the griddle or pan.
- Chocolate chips can be milk chocolate, semi-sweet, or dark depending on your preference.
- Letting the batter rest allows the flour to fully hydrate, improving texture.
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