Decadent Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Decadent Chocolate Chip Pancakes Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)

Optional Toppings:

• Whipped cream
• Maple syrup
• Fresh berries
• Chocolate syrup
• Powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
2. Mix the Wet Ingredients:
   • In another bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. Combine Ingredients:
   • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
4. Add Chocolate Chips:
   • Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
5. Heat the Griddle:
   • Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.
6. Cook the Pancakes:
   • For each pancake, pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle. Cook until bubbles form on the surface of the pancake and the edges start to look set, about 2-3 minutes.
   • Flip the pancake and cook until the other side is golden brown, about 1-2 minutes more.
   • Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the griddle as needed.
7. Serve:
   • Serve the pancakes warm, topped with your favorite toppings such as whipped cream, maple syrup, fresh berries, chocolate syrup, or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Tips:

• To keep pancakes warm while cooking the rest of the batter, place them on a baking sheet in a 200°F (93°C) oven.
• For extra fluffy pancakes, let the batter rest for about 5 minutes before cooking.
• If you prefer a sweeter pancake, increase the sugar to 2 tablespoons.

Enjoy your decadent chocolate chip pancakes!