Chocolate Chocolate Chip Pancakes (Fluffy)

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

These chocolate chocolate chip pancakes are rich, fluffy, and loaded with melty chocolate in every bite.

5 from 37 votes

In a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk well to distribute the cocoa and leavening ingredients.
In another bowl, whisk the eggs well. Then add the milk, melted (and cooled) butter, and vanilla, and mix to combine.
Pour the wet ingredients into the large bowl of dry ingredients and gently mix, always mixing from the outside in, until no visible flour remains. Overmixing leads to chewy pancakes.

Let the batter sit on the counter for 5 minutes. This helps the flour absorb the moisture and ensures the first pancake is as good as the last. Then, add the chocolate chips into the bowl and fold them into the batter with a spatula.

Heat a non-stick griddle or large pan over medium heat. Once hot, grease, spray, or melt butter on the hot surface. When using an electric griddle, heat it somewhere between 300 and 350F. Immediately, pour ¼ cup of the chocolate pancake batter into the greased pan, making sure each pancake has a similar amount of chocolate chips. They tend to sink to the bottom of the mixing bowl, so I fill my batter scoop from the bottom up.
Cook the pancakes for about 2 minutes on the first side, until the edges begin to look defined and bubbles form. Flip the pancakes over and cook for another 2 minutes on the other side. Remove the pancakes from the pan onto a plate and keep them warm while you cook the rest of the batter.

Serve a few pancakes on a plate topped with your favorite toppings and syrups.
Store leftover cooked pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Both baking powder and baking soda are needed for this recipe.