Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
room temperature
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 3 Tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
- 1
In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 2
In a separate bowl whisk together the eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract and buttermilk.
- 3
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring only until just combined. The batter should be lumpy. Last, fold in the chocolate chips.
- 4
Heat a large skillet or griddle on medium heat. Once griddle is hot, liberally grease with oil or butter (about 1 tablespoon per 3 pancakes). Pour ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto surface. Cook on one side until holes form around edges, about 2 minutes, then flip and cook on other side for additional 1-2 minutes. Don’t let the pan get too hot – you want a nice, even heat.
- 5
Serve with a butter and a healthy dose of maple syrup! The options are endless!
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About this Recipe
Craving that perfect stack of fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate chip pancakes? This recipe delivers on all fronts, transforming simple ingredients into a breakfast masterpiece that's pure comfort.
Why This Recipe Works
The magic of these pancakes truly starts with the batter. Using buttermilk creates a wonderfully tender crumb, as its acidity reacts with baking soda to produce a soft, airy texture. Paired with additional baking powder, you get that ideal rise for incredibly fluffy pancakes. Integrating room temperature eggs and melted butter ensures a smooth, emulsified batter, leading to consistently rich and moist results every time.
What to Expect
Get ready for a stack of golden-brown discs, light and tender on the inside, with just the right amount of crispness on the edges. As you slice into them, you'll discover a generous scattering of warm, semisweet chocolate chips, soft and gooey. The vanilla extract rounds out the sweetness, making each bite utterly satisfying. This is the kind of easy yet impressive breakfast that feels like a special occasion, promising delightful textures and classic, comforting flavors.
Customization & Variations
While perfect as is, you can easily adapt these pancakes to your taste. Swap out the semisweet chocolate chips for milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or even white chocolate for a different sweetness profile. For an extra flavor boost, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon to the dry ingredients. You can also fold in a handful of fresh blueberries or sliced bananas with the chocolate chips for a delightful fruity complement.
Serving & Context
These classic chocolate chip pancakes are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any breakfast or brunch gathering. They pair beautifully with a simple pat of butter and a generous pour of maple syrup, or get creative with fresh berries and whipped cream.