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Stack of delicious Chocolate Chip Pancakes topped with syrup for a tempting breakfast feature.

Perfect Chocolate Chip Pancakes

These chocolate chip pancakes are the perfect way to start any day! Fluffy, chocolatey, and easy to make, they're a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Follow these steps for the best chocolate chip pancakes you've ever tasted.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter, cooled slightly
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • Oil or cooking spray, for greasing

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Griddle or non-stick pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
  4. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
  5. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or non-stick pan over medium heat. The surface is ready when a drop of water sizzles and evaporates quickly.
  6. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake.
  7. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and bubbles form on the surface. Flip when the bubbles start to pop and the edges look set.
  8. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.

Notes

For the fluffiest pancakes, use room temperature ingredients and don't overmix the batter. Letting the batter rest for 5-10 minutes before cooking can also improve the texture. Pancakes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave or toaster oven.