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Stack of fluffy homemade chocolate chip pancakes topped with butter, maple syrup, and melted chocolate chips.
Sonia Khan

Fluffy Chocolate Chip Pancakes (Easy Homemade Breakfast Recipe)

These fluffy chocolate chip pancakes are soft, buttery, and loaded with melted chocolate in every bite. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or weekend brunch, this easy recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and comes together in minutes. A family favorite that tastes like dessert for breakfast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 279
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup milk or buttermilk for extra fluffiness
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp melted butter plus more for cooking
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, mix milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix gently (don’t overmix).
  4. Fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Heat a pan over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
  6. Pour batter and cook until bubbles form on top.
  7. Flip and cook until golden brown.
  8. Serve warm with syrup, butter, or extra chocolate chips.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the batter - it keeps pancakes fluffy
  • Let batter rest 5 minutes for softer texture
  • Add extra chocolate chips on top while cooking for gooey finish
  • You can use dark, milk, or white chocolate chips