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four chocolate chip pancakes with maple syrup on a plate.
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5 from 2 votes

Chocolate Chip Pancakes

These chocolate chip pancakes are fluffy, super chocolaty, and incredibly easy to make! Made with buttermilk and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time11 minutes
Course: breakast, Holidays
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 407kcal
Author: Julie Maestre

Equipment

  • skillet
  • spatula
  • Bowl
  • Wisk

Ingredients

  • 1 & ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 & ¼ cups buttermilk room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips plus more, for topping
  • nonstick spray or more butter for cooking

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, ground cinnamon, and baking powder. Whisk well and then set it aside. 
  • In a separate large bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, and sugar. Mix until well combined. 
  • Add the flour mixture to the buttermilk mixture and mix until well combined but don't overmix. It's okay if the batter is thick and lumpy. Fold in 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and allow it to rest for a few minutes.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle until hot. Add about 1 tbsp of butter to the skillet and swirl it around. 
  • Pour the batter onto the pan in 1/2 cup measurements. Gently spread the pancake batter out a little bit but not too much. Add more chocolate chips on top and cook for 3 minutes on each side over low heat.
  • Transfer the pancake to a plate and serve with maple syrup and softened butter, if desired. 

Notes

  • The skillet should be nice and hot, but not so hot that it's smoking. If it's too hot, the pancakes will burn on the outside and stay raw inside.
  • Use a pan that's designed to prevent sticking, or the pancakes will stick to it.
  • Don't press down on the pancakes after you flip them, and only flip them once!
  • If you like your pancakes really thick and fluffy, don't spread the mix out too much after pouring it onto the pan.
  • Let the pancake mix sit for at least 5 minutes before cooking.
  • Feel free to add blueberries, bananas, or white chocolate chips to the pancake mix to change things up!

Nutrition

Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 371IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 4mg