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Light and Fluffy Chocolate Chip Pancakes are an easy breakfast the entire family will enjoy! Made with a handful of basic ingredients you probably have in your kitchen right now. These chocolate chip pancakes with whipped cream are the best breakfast ever!
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Good morning! I hope your weekend is off to a great start. I’m currently on an early morning Amtrak train, peacefully zipping towards Pennsylvania to spend some quality time with my family. I can’t wait to cuddle the twins (they’re 3 months already!), shop with my mom, and chill with my brothers. It should be a fun 48 hours!!!
But before I disappear into weekend life, I wanted to pop in, say hi, and share some fluffy chocolate pancakes with you. Because that’s what friends are for, right?
I made these light and fluffy chocolate chip pancakes for dinner a few nights ago and knew after one bite they HAD to be on the blog. Each buttery bite is light as air and BURSTING with chocolate. What more could you want from chocolate chip pancakes?!
Chocolate Chip Pancake Recipe
It’s so easy! First you’ll want to make sure you have all of the right ingredients on hand. To make these pancakes you’ll need:
- butter
- flour
- sugar
- baking soda
- baking powder
- salt
- cinnamon (my “secret ingredient”)
- eggs
- milk
- sour cream
- vanilla extract
- and chocolate chips!
Of course you’ll also need maple syrup for serving! And if you’re feeling extra indulgent, some whipped cream, too.
How to make Chocolate Chip Pancakes
- I’ve included cinnamon in this recipe, but if you’re a purist, feel free to leave it out. Personally I love the subtle flavor it adds!
- Any variety of chocolate chips will work in this recipe, but we love using semi-sweet chocolate chips. If you don’t have chocolate chips on hand, feel free to use chocolate chunks instead!
- Grease your pan WELL! I usually go through a stick of butter making pancakes…
- I love cooking my pancakes in a cast iron skillet, but a griddle or even just a large non-stick pan will do!
- When you’re cooking them, keep a close eye. All stove tops run a little different (for instance, even on low, mine runs VERY hot), so you may need to adjust the temperature and/or cooking time a little.
How to Keep Pancakes Warm
My secret for keeping pancakes warm while I cook them all is to preheat the oven to lowest setting and place a large baking sheet inside. As the pancakes are cooked, I transfer them onto the baking sheet. Be sure to use a potholder when removing the pan as it will be very hot!
How to Freeze Pancakes
Completely cool the pancakes, then place them between layers of waxed paper, then place them in a freezer-safe plastic bag, and pop them in the freezer! They will keep in the freezer for 2 months!
How to Reheat Frozen Pancakes
There are two ways you can do this! There’s the microwave method in which you’ll place the frozen pancakes on a microwave-safe plate and heat them in the microwave, uncovered, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until they’re heated through. Then there’s the conventional oven method, in which you’ll arrange the frozen pancakes in a single layer on a cookie sheet, cover with foil, and bake at 375 degrees (F) for 5 to 6 minutes, or until they’re hot and heated through.
More Pancake Recipes
If you try this recipe for Light and Fluffy Chocolate Chip Pancakes, let me know what you think! Leave a comment below, and don’t forget to snap a pic and tag it #bakerbynature on instagram! Seeing your creations makes my day ♥
Light and Fluffy Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, but I love the depth of flavor it adds)
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 and 3/4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus more for serving
- Maple syrup and/or fresh whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl add the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using); whisk well to combine. In a separate bowl add the eggs and lightly beat them with a whisk. Add in the milk, sour cream, and vanilla and beat until well combined. Stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring just until everything is combined. Quickly fold in the chocolate chips, stirring until evenly combined. Be careful not to over mix the batter.
- Pour batter by 1/3 cupfuls onto a buttered hot pan or griddle, adding only a few at a time so that they do not blend together. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes before flipping them over, or until small bubbles form on top. Cook on the second side until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Repeat with all pancake batter. Serve pancakes warm, with syrup, whipped cream, and/or extra chocolate chips. See notes for freezing options.
I made this without the sour cream as it is not available in Nigeria where I live and come from, but boy was it scrumptious!!! My kids looooved it too a definite keeper. Thanks for Sharing. Is there a substitute for sour cream though? Buttermilk is not available too.
This portion will make how many pancakes?
Just wondering how many pancakes this recipe will make?
It looks so tasty… Can’t wait to begin my day with these pancakes!!!
Thank you a lot!
These are making all of my brunch dreams come true. Thank you!
Yay!!! I hope you try them 🙂
Beautiful! I actually love all pancakes 🙂
I made these for dinner tonight. My husband, who is not a breakfast-for-dinner fan, declared them the best pancakes I’ve ever made. They were absolute perfection! Thanks so much for a new family favorite 🙂
Yay!!! So happy to hear it, Laura 🙂 We love making these for dinner, too.
I love pancake, it is so tasty, thanks
Thanks!
I lovelovelove choc chip pancakes and these look fantastic!
Thanks girl! Chocolate chip pancakes for life 🙂
This is exactly– scratch that, the ONLY– thing I want to see right when I wake up on the weekends. The perfect amount of chocolate, and the cakes are so fluffy and gorgeous! Need these in my life soon!
YES!!! I hope you give them a try, Karly. They’re SO worth it 😉