How do I prevent the chocolate chips from burning in the pan?

Fold the chips into the batter rather than sprinkling them onto the raw pancake in the pan. Chips coated in batter are insulated from the direct heat of the pan surface and warm through gently without burning. Cook over medium heat rather than high heat and watch each pancake closely. If any chips appear to be making direct contact with the pan surface through the batter, cover them with a small additional spoonful of batter immediately.

Can I use chocolate chunks instead of chips?

Yes. Chocolate chunks produce a more generous and rustic chocolate presence in the finished pancake and create a slightly more dramatic melt as they are larger in volume than standard chips. Use the same quantity of chunks as the chips specified and fold through the batter in the same way. Chopped good quality dark chocolate from a bar also works beautifully.

Why are my chocolate chip pancakes flat?

Flat pancakes are almost always caused by either expired baking powder or overmixed batter. Check the freshness of your baking powder first and replace if it has been open for more than 9 months. Then check that you are stopping stirring as soon as the flour is just incorporated and before any further mixing develops the gluten in the flour. Both factors are equally responsible for the fluffiness of the finished pancake.

Chocolate Chip Pancakes Easy Fluffy 15 Minute Breakfast Recipe

Name: Chocolate Chip Pancakes The Most Fluffy and Indulgent Breakfast You Will Ever Make
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour; 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar; 2 1/2 tsp Aluminum-Free Baking Powder; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1 1/4 cups Whole Milk; 1 large Egg; 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter melted; 2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract; 1/3 cup Chocolate Chips semi-sweet or dark frozen preferred; Butter or cooking spray for the pan; Maple Syrup and Butter for serving

Description

The most fluffy and indulgent Chocolate Chip Pancakes made with a simple pancake batter and a generous fold of chocolate chips through the finished batter so every bite contains warm melty pockets of chocolate. A completely easy and extraordinary 15-minute breakfast recipe that everyone loves without exception.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour

2 tbsp Granulated Sugar

2 1/2 tsp Aluminum-Free Baking Powder

1/4 tsp Salt

1 1/4 cups Whole Milk

1 large Egg

3 tbsp Unsalted Butter melted

2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract

1/3 cup Chocolate Chips semi-sweet or dark frozen preferred

Butter or cooking spray for the pan

Maple Syrup and Butter for serving

Instructions

1. Sift flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

2. Make a well in the center. Pour in milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.

3. Use a fork to whisk the egg in the well then incorporate flour from the edges inward.

4. Mix until just combined with no visible dry flour. Do not overmix.

5. Fold chocolate chips into batter with spatula in 3 to 4 gentle strokes just to distribute and coat.

6. Heat non-stick griddle or pan over medium heat. Grease with butter or spray.

7. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the hot surface.

8. Cook 2 minutes until edges look defined and bubbles form on surface.

9. Flip and cook 1 minute until second side is golden.

10. Keep warm on sheet pan in 200°F oven while cooking remaining batter.

11. If butter browns too quickly between batches rinse pan briefly to cool before next batch.

12. Serve stacked high with butter and maple syrup.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pancake
Calories: 258
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 404mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 44mg

Keywords: chocolate chip pancakes, fluffy chocolate chip pancakes, easy chocolate chip pancake recipe, homemade chocolate pancakes