The Best Fluffy Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Make light and fluffy chocolate chip pancakes from scratch quickly for a satisfying family breakfast or weekend brunch.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 8 pancakes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Whisk these dry ingredients together.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix the batter. A few lumps are fine.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or large non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set. Flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For extra fluffiness, let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking.
- Use buttermilk instead of regular milk for a tangier, even fluffier result.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm on a baking sheet in a 200°F oven while you finish the batch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 45
