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The Ultimate Fluffy Chocolate Chip Pancakes (Ready in 20 Minutes)

A stack of fluffy chocolate chip pancakes cut in half, showing melted chocolate filling and topped with chocolate chips and syrup.
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Make a stack of soft, fluffy chocolate chip pancakes from scratch. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients to create a classic breakfast treat loaded with melty chocolate chips, perfect for a weekend brunch or quick family morning meal.

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, plus more for the griddle
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Whisk these dry ingredients together.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps in the batter are fine for fluffy pancakes.
  4. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
  5. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium heat. You want the surface hot enough that a drop of water sizzles immediately.
  6. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake.
  7. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side. You know the first side is ready to flip when bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set.
  8. Flip the pancakes and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Serve immediately with your preferred toppings.

Notes

  • For extra fluffy pancakes, let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking.
  • Use room temperature milk and eggs for better batter structure.
  • If you prefer gooey chocolate in every bite, stir half the chocolate chips into the batter and sprinkle the remaining half over the top of each pancake right after you pour the batter onto the griddle.
  • Serve these classic chocolate chip pancakes with pure maple syrup and fresh berries for a complete weekend brunch.

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