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The Best Fluffy Chocolate Chip Pancakes: Quick & Easy From Scratch

A tall stack of three fluffy chocolate chip pancakes drizzled with melted chocolate.
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Make the best fluffy chocolate chip pancakes from scratch. This easy recipe delivers light, airy pancakes loaded with gooey chocolate chips, perfect for a quick breakfast or 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 (buttermilk works best for extra fluff)
  • 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 well.
  2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps 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 know the griddle is ready when a drop of water sizzles and evaporates quickly.
  6. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake.
  7. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and bubbles appear on the surface. Flip carefully.
  8. Cook the second side for 1 to 2 minutes until cooked through.
  9. Serve immediately with maple syrup, butter, or extra chocolate chips.

Notes

  • For extra fluffy pancakes, let the batter rest for 5 to 10 minutes before cooking. This allows the baking powder to activate.
  • If you use buttermilk instead of regular milk, reduce the baking powder slightly to 3 teaspoons to prevent a metallic taste.
  • You can make this an easy protein pancakes recipe by substituting 1/2 cup of the flour with your favorite vanilla or unflavored protein powder.

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