This recipe for tasty, homemade, chocolate chip pancakes is about to become your favorite! Easy to make, fluffy and light, and drizzled in a rich chocolate syrup. These are the perfect weekend breakfast or brunch treat, and ensures perfectly cooked pancakes every time!
I love lazy weekend breakfasts with the whole family, and these pancakes are a real treat to serve everyone! Super easy to make, but everyone will think you’ve spent hours slaving over these!
How to Make Chocolate Chip Pancakes
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Heat oven to 200°Place a oven-safe, metal rack over a baking sheet to place the pancakes on to keep warm until all pancakes are cooked.
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In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
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In another medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat together egg yolks, milk, melted butter, vanilla and almond extract. Mix until fully incorporated, about 2 minutes.
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Add the flour mixture the egg yolk/milk mixture and stir just until no dry flour remains. The batter will be lumpy.
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Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter. The egg whites should NOT be fully incorporated into the batter.
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Heat a griddle over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon butter. When butter has melted, pour 2-3 tablespoons batter (per pancake), onto the griddle. There should be room for 4 pancakes on the griddle.
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When the batter begins to bubble, sprinkle chocolate chips over each pancake. When the bubbles begin to pop, check to see if the undersides of the pancake are golden brown. If the pancakes are ready, carefully flip them over and cook until the second side is golden and the pancakes are cooked through. (Be sure not to flip the pancakes over until bubbles begin to pop.)
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Transfer pancakes to the prepared baking sheet and place in the preheated oven to keep warm.
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Repeat the process, adding extra butter when needed.
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Serve with Chocolate Pancake Syrup and whipped cream.
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Enjoy!
Watch the video to see the step by step process!
Easy Chocolate Chip Pancake Recipe
I love how easy these delicious pancakes are to make, you can easily make six servings in less than twenty minutes. Healthy they are not, but my goodness they are delicious! This is my go to pancake recipe for when we have guests and they have never disappointed! Go on, treat yourselves!
Chocolate Syrup for Pancakes
The syrup that is drizzled over these pancakes is so rich a delicious, it really pulls everything together. This syrup can be made ahead of time and it keeps in the fridge for up to two months, so be sure to make a big batch! Top the chocolate chip pancakes with whipped cream, chocolate chips, and drizzle over some of this syrup. Heaven on a plate!
Indulgent, delicious and perfect for the whole family!
These homemade pancakes are made from scratch and they are so much better than the ones you will make from a store bought mix. Grown-ups and kids all love these – in fact they go crazy for them!
Other Breakfast Recipes we LOVE:
- Eggs Benedict Casserole
- Baked Chocolate Donuts
- Cheesy Sausage and Potatoes Casserole
- Morning Glory Muffins
- Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
- Fried Apples
- Pimento Cheese Grits
- Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
- Cheesy Breakfast Sliders
- Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Top tips for making Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Chocolate Syrup
- To prevent your chocolate chips from sinking, you can coat them in a little flour before you add them.
- You can make these ahead of time, just keep them in the fridge and reheat in a skillet.
- Flip your pancakes when they have stopped bubbling.
- Feel free to add some fresh fruit toppings!
Homemade Pancake Recipes
You can never go wrong with pancakes for breakfast! They’re just so delicious, and with different flavors and ways to make them, I never get tired of eating them. After you make these chocolate chip pancakes, try some of our other favorite homemade pancake recipes!
- Blueberry Sheet Pan Pancakes
- Savory Bacon Pancakes
- Gluten-free Pancakes
- Dairy Free Banana Pancakes
- Classic Blueberry Pancakes
I really can’t wait for you guys to make these amazing pancakes for the weekend! You will be in chocolate heaven!! Make them for Christmas morning, Easter breakfast, or any time you need a special treat.
See the recipe card for details on how to make Chocolate Chip Pancakes. Enjoy!
Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Easy Chocolate Syrup
Ingredients
For the Pancakes
- 3 large eggs 150 grams, separated
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 240 grams
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar 75 grams
- 2 teaspoons baking powder 8 grams
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1½ cups whole milk 341 grams
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 85 grams, melted (¾ stick)
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 grams
- ⅛ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 28 grams (¼ stick), divided (for cooking)
- 2 cups chocolate chips 340 grams, divided Ghirardelli milk chocolate chips recommended
- Whipped cream for serving
For the Chocolate Pancake Syrup
- ½ cup light corn syrup 156 grams
- ⅓ cup chocolate syrup 93 grams, such as Hershey’s
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
Recommended Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
Instructions
For the Pancakes
- Preheat oven to 200°F. Place a oven-safe, metal rack over a baking sheet to place the pancakes on to keep warm until all pancakes are cooked.
- In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside.3 large eggs
- In another medium mixing bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together; set aside.2 cups all-purpose flour, 6 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks, milk, melted butter, vanilla, and almond extract together. Mix until fully incorporated, about 2 minutes.1½ cups whole milk, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, ⅛ teaspoon almond extract
- Add the flour mixture the egg yolk/milk mixture and stir just until no dry flour remains. The batter will be lumpy.
- Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter. The egg whites should NOT be fully incorporated into the batter.
- Heat a griddle over medium heat, and add 1 tablespoon of butter. When butter has melted, pour 2-3 tablespoons batter (per pancake), onto the griddle. There should be room for 4 pancakes on the griddle.2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- When the batter begins to bubble, sprinkle chocolate chips over each pancake. When the bubbles begin to pop, check to see if the undersides of the pancake are golden brown. If the pancakes are ready, carefully flip them over and cook until the second side is golden and the pancakes are cooked through. (Be sure NOT to flip the pancakes over until bubbles begin to pop.)2 cups chocolate chips
- Transfer pancakes to the prepared baking sheet and place in the preheated oven to keep warm.
- Repeat the process, adding extra butter when needed.
- Serve with Chocolate Pancake Syrup (see below) and whipped cream.Whipped cream
For the Chocolate Pancake Syrup:
- Mix all syrup ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until fully incorporated. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.½ cup light corn syrup, ⅓ cup chocolate syrup, ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
Becky’s tips
- Yields ¾ cup Chocolate Pancake Syrup
- To prevent your chocolate chips from sinking, you can coat them in a little flour before you add them.
- You can make these ahead of time, just keep them in the fridge and reheat in a skillet.
- Flip your pancakes when they have stopped bubbling.
- Feel free to add some fresh fruit toppings!
Nutrition Information
For years I have tried to find a good pancake recipe!
This is the BEST ever! Heavenly! Fluffy, light and delicious!
Thank you for sharing this with the rest of us mortals!
Aww thanks, Armand. Glad I could help ya out!
I need these right now!! It’s breakfast & dessert! Love adding chocolate chips & that chocolate syrup is the bomb!!
Always great to treat yourself!
My kiddos loved this recipe! Yummy!
Yay! It’s a great one. Thanks, Krissy!
Chocolate chip pancakes are my favorite!! I’m totally drooling over that chocolate syrup, though…definitely going to be making that next time we have pancakes!
You will not regret it!
Chocolate chip pancakes are my favorite kind!
They’re the best! :)
The chocolate syrup was to die for! So yummy we’ll definitely be making this again soon!
Thanks, Melissa!