How to Make Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Make 16 pancakes:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 egg, beaten lightly
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• Additional butter for the griddle
• Real maple syrup or whipped cream (or both)

• Mixing bowl
• Wooden spoon
• Nonstick cooking spray
• Griddle or frying pan

1. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, and the egg, milk, butter, and vanilla in another bowl.
2. Preheat the griddle to medium; using too high a heat setting will burn the chocolate chips.
3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry, whisking until mixed.
4. Spray the griddle with nonstick cooking spray, or grease with a tablespoon of melted butter.
5. Pour the first batch of pancakes on the griddle, being careful not to let them touch.
6. Cook pancakes until bubbles form at the edges of the pancake, about 2-3 minutes.
7. Add the chocolate chips (as much or as little as desired) to the top of each pancakes before flipping.
8. Flip the pancakes and cook another 1-2 minutes until cooked through.
9. Serve immediately with warm maple syrup or whipped cream, if desired.