Delish Chocolate Chip Pancakes

You know those Saturday mornings where everyone’s still a little sleepy but the kitchen already smells like butter and coffee? That’s this. Delish Chocolate Chip Pancakes are fluffy in the middle, lacy at the edges, and absolutely loaded with melty little chocolate puddles. Nothing fancy, just diner energy with a homey twist—a dash of vanilla, a patient flip, and a stack that feels like a hug with a fork.

My husband claims he “doesn’t care about breakfast” and yet somehow he’s at the stove with the spatula every time we make these. Our kid is the self-appointed chocolate chip distributor, which means the last pancake always has a chaotic avalanche of chips and is, without fail, the best one. We’ve got a whole rhythm now: I whisk, he flips, someone steals the first pancake (the sacrificial one), and the dog waits for a chip to hit the floor. This is our easy tradition, messy plates and all.

Kitchen Talk

I swear by letting the batter sit a few minutes so it relaxes—like us on the couch while the griddle heats. The first pancake is always a little weird; don’t panic. Adjust the heat and move on. I like a mix of regular and mini chips so you get those big gooey pockets plus little speckles of chocolate all over. If you toss the chips with a pinch of flour before folding them in, they don’t sink to the bottom of the bowl and you don’t end up with “plain pancake, surprise chocolate finale.”

I tried brown butter once and it made the whole stack taste like a cookie. Fantastic mistake. Also: a tiny sprinkle of salt on the finished stack is elite behavior—pulls that chocolate right into focus. And if your pan runs hot, swipe a little butter, then a touch of oil so it doesn’t burn as fast. Grandma trick, works every time.

Shopping Tips

– Flour: All-purpose flour works best for fluffy pancakes. Whole wheat gives a heartier bite if that’s your thing.
– Chocolate chips: Mini chips spread better through the batter, but regular ones give you gooey pockets.
– Milk: Whole milk makes them rich, but any milk (even almond or oat) works in a pinch.
– Butter: Unsalted butter keeps the flavor balanced. Melted for the batter, extra for the skillet.
– Eggs: Fresh large eggs hold the pancakes together—no fancy brand needed.
– Budget swaps: Generic flour, sugar, and chocolate chips are fine. Splurge on good butter or real vanilla if you want the flavor to shine.

Prep Ahead Ideas

– Whisk dry ingredients the night before and keep them in a covered bowl on the counter. In the morning, whisk in the wet stuff and fold in chips.
– Portion chips ahead so tiny hands can just dump-and-stir without turning the whole bag into “snack time.”
– Cook pancakes, cool on a rack, then stack with parchment and refrigerate. Reheat in a toaster or oven and pretend they’re fresh.
– If mornings are chaos, mix the batter before bed and give it a quick whisk in the morning. Thicken with a spoonful of dry mix if it loosened up.

Time-Saving Tricks

– Use a griddle to cook a whole batch at once—no single-pan waiting line.
– Warm the oven low and stash finished pancakes on a rack inside so everyone eats hot.
– Scoop batter with a measuring cup or cookie scoop for speedy, same-size circles.
– Keep your chips in the freezer; they melt slower in the bowl and won’t streak the batter.
– Don’t rush the flip: wait for bubbles and edges to set. The patience pays off.

Common Mistakes

– Pan too hot = scorched outside, raw middle. Drop the heat and give the batter a minute to settle.
– Overmixing turns pancakes tough. Stir just until combined; streaks are fine.
– Flipping too early makes a splattery disaster. Wait for bubbles to pop and edges to look a little dry.
– Chips burning on the pan? Sprinkle a few on the wet side after you pour the batter so they stay off direct heat.
– Batter too thick? Loosen with a splash of milk. Too thin? Dust in a bit of dry mix and rest it a minute.

What to Serve It With

– Crispy bacon or breakfast sausage for that sweet-salty moment.
– Fresh berries and Greek yogurt if you’re pretending to be balanced.
– Warm maple syrup (obviously) and a pat of salted butter.
– Coffee and a side of peace and quiet, if you can find it.

✔Tips & Mistakes

– Preheat the pan longer than you think; medium heat is your friend.
– Don’t press pancakes with the spatula—bye-bye fluff.
– Add chips at the end to avoid streaky batter.
– If your first pancake is pale, bump the heat. If it’s too dark, lower it and breathe.
– Keep the cooked batch on a rack so the bottoms don’t steam and go soggy.

✔Storage Tips

Leftovers? Stack with parchment in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for a few days. They reheat perfectly in the toaster—lightly crisp, warm, melty chips again. Freeze for longer stashes; just toast straight from frozen. And yes, a cold pancake grabbed on your way out the door hits different—like a soft cookie situation. Zero judgment.

✔Variations and Substitutions

– Buttermilk vibe: swap in buttermilk for extra tang and fluff.
– Dairy-free: plant milk and your favorite dairy-free chips work great; use oil instead of butter for the pan.
– Gluten-free: a good 1:1 baking blend can be seamless—let the batter rest a bit longer.
– Mix-in madness: chopped bananas, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a handful of walnuts. Blueberries? Always a win.
– Sweet swap: maple syrup or honey in the batter for a cozy caramel note.
– Extra dessert-y: swirl in a spoon of peanut butter or Nutella before flipping for secret pockets of joy.

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Delish Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Fluffy, golden pancakes packed with melty chocolate chips—an easy, crowd-pleasing breakfast ready in minutes.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
• ▢ 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
• ▢ 2 teaspoon baking powder
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• ▢ 1.25 cup milk room temperature
• ▢ 1 large egg room temperature
• ▢ 3 tablespoon unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 0.75 cup mini chocolate chips plus extra for sprinkling
• ▢ 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for the pan

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
• In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
• Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir gently until just combined; a few small lumps are fine. Fold in chocolate chips and let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
• Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly butter the pan.
• Scoop about 0.25 cup batter per pancake onto the skillet. Sprinkle a few extra chips on top if desired. Cook until bubbles form and edges look set, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Flip and cook until golden and cooked through, about 1 to 2 minutes more. Adjust heat as needed to prevent over-browning.
• Serve warm with butter and maple syrup.

Notes

For fluffier pancakes, use buttermilk and reduce baking soda to 0.25 teaspoon. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a 200°F oven on a wire rack set over a sheet pan. Swap mini chips for regular chips if preferred.