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

A tall stack of three fluffy chocolate chip pancakes topped with mini chocolate chips.
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You need this easy recipe for homemade chocolate chip pancakes that delivers sky-high, fluffy stacks loaded with melty chocolate. This is the quick breakfast recipe that beats any box mix for your weekend brunch.

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

Instructions

  1. Combine the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. This is your base structure.
  2. Mix the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, egg, and melted butter until they combine.
  3. Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture. Whisk only until the ingredients are just moistened. The batter should still look slightly lumpy; this is the secret to fluffiness. Do not overmix.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips. If you want some chips on the outside, reserve about 1/4 cup to sprinkle on the griddle later.
  5. Heat the griddle: Heat your griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease it with butter or cooking spray. The griddle is ready when a drop of water sizzles and evaporates quickly.
  6. Cook the pancakes: Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the hot griddle. If using reserved chips, sprinkle them over the wet batter now.
  7. Watch for bubbles: Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until you see bubbles forming on the surface and the edges look set.
  8. Flip and finish: Flip the pancakes and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Serve immediately: Stack them high and serve with your favorite toppings like maple syrup and butter.

Notes

  • For extra fluffy pancakes, let your batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking. This lets the baking powder activate.
  • If you want a richer flavor, use buttermilk instead of regular milk.
  • You can freeze leftover pancakes. Cool them completely, then stack them with parchment paper between layers and store them in a freezer bag. Reheat in a toaster or oven.

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