Fluffy Chocolate Chip Pancakes Recipe

A fluffy chocolate chip pancake stack with powdered sugar and syrup cascading down the front.

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Fluffy Chocolate Chip Pancakes Recipe

Fluffy Chocolate Chip Pancakes Recipe delivers tall, tender stacks in under 30 minutes using simple pantry ingredients, making it perfect for busy mornings or relaxed weekend brunch. This buttermilk pancake recipe combines baking powder, baking soda, melted butter, and mini chocolate chips for golden, fluffy pancakes cooked gently on a skillet until perfectly set and lightly crisp on the edges.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 647kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Ingredients

1¾ cups buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
¾ cup mini chocolate chips
butter or cooking spray for the griddle

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. The batter should remain slightly lumpy; do not overmix.
Allow the batter to rest for 5 minutes to hydrate the flour and activate the leavening.
Fold in the mini chocolate chips just before cooking to ensure even distribution.
Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium to medium-low heat. Lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.
Pour approximately ¼ to ⅓ cup of batter per pancake onto the hot surface. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges begin to set, about 2–3 minutes.
Flip carefully and cook an additional 2–3 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Adjust heat as needed to prevent over-browning, as chocolate can darken quickly.

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Notes

Cooking Notes

Use medium-low heat and give the batter a 5-minute rest before cooking for the fluffiest texture. Stir the batter gently and stop when small lumps remain to prevent dense pancakes. Even heat and patience make the biggest difference in achieving tall, tender chocolate chip pancakes.

Tips for Best Results

Cook on medium-low heat so the chocolate chips melt evenly without scorching.
Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking to activate the leavening and improve texture.
Stir just until combined so the pancakes stay light and fluffy.
Flip only once bubbles form and the edges look set to prevent undercooked centers.

How to Know It’s Ready

The pancakes are ready to flip when bubbles form across the surface and the edges look slightly dry and set. They’re fully cooked when both sides are golden brown and the center feels springy when lightly touched.

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