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A tall stack of three fluffy Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Soft Centers, drizzled with syrup and topped with chocolate chips.

Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Soft Centers

Make fluffy, buttery Chocolate Chip Pancakes with soft centers. This easy recipe uses pantry staples for a quick breakfast perfect for families.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 10 pancakes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 345
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1.25 cups whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additions
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil or butter for cooking

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Separate bowl
  • Whisk
  • nonstick skillet

Method
 

  1. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
  2. Whisk milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until they are just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
  5. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil or butter.
  6. Scoop ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface.
  7. Flip the pancake and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until it is golden brown.
  8. Repeat the cooking process with the remaining batter.
  9. Serve the pancakes warm with extra chocolate chips and maple syrup.

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 7gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 280mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13g

Notes

Lumps in the batter are acceptable and help keep the pancakes tender, so avoid overmixing.
If you want better distribution of chocolate, use mini chocolate chips.
You can freeze any leftovers and reheat them in a toaster for quick mornings.

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