Hot Chocolate Pancakes are a must-make for your breakfast or brunch. This is a festive holiday-inspired pancake made from scratch. A chocolate pancake that gives you that hot chocolate flavor in each bite. Drizzle with fudge syrup ring the bell and watch your family come running.
If you love hot chocolate you will love this hot chocolate pancake recipe. It is a fun twist and great for those who are lovers of chocolate. Easy to make, and simple pantry staple ingredients.
See my hot chocolate cookies for another tasty dessert idea to make for you and your family. I am a sucker for a good cookie.
Reasons You Will Love These Hot Chocolate Pancakes
- Made from scratch pancakes that use your pantry essentials.
- Great for breakfast, brunch, or even breakfast for dinner.
- Light and fluffy pancakes that are bursting with hot cocoa flavor.
- You can make these and freeze them for later for meal prep for the week.
Ingredients
Flour – Reach or all-purpose flour for this recipe. It is going to help create the perfect light and fluffy texture to the pancakes.
Cocoa Powder – Unsweetened cocoa powder adds that light chocolate flavor to the pancakes.
Sugar – Granulated sugar is going to help sweeten up the pancake batter making the pancakes perfectly sweet.
Baking Soda and Baking Powder – These two ingredients will help create a pancake that rises a bit and offers a light texture.
Salt – Salt will enhance the flavor of the pancakes. Do not skip this ingredient.
Egg – The egg is going to be the binder for the pancake batter.
Cinamon – A little splash of cinnamon adds a nice warm tone to the pancakes.
Chocolate Milk – I find that using chocolate milk is going to help add more chocolate flavor to the pancakes.
Butter – Real butter is recommended, margarine offers too much of an oily texture.
Sprinkles – Optional if you want to garnish the top of the pancakes with some sprinkles.
Variations to Recipe
- If you would like you can add 1/4 cup of hot cocoa powder mix to the batter for added hot cocoa flavor.
- Top with mini dehydrated marshmallows, marshmallow fluffy, or even mini marshmallows.
- Mix in some chocolate chips for added chocolate flavor.
- You can make the pancakes as large or small as you would like. Just adjust the cooking time to fit the size of the pancakes.
- Mix in some crushed candy canes for a minty twist to the hot chocolate pancakes. Or you can top the peppermint candies on top of the pancakes.
- Add in fruit like blueberries, sliced pancakes, strawberries, etc.
Storing Pancakes
If you happen to not eat all the pancakes you can refrigerate them in a sealed container for 2-3 days. You can place wax paper between the layers of pancakes to prevent them from sticking if you would like.
For freezing pancakes place on a parchment lined baking sheet, and place pancakes in a single row. Flash freeze for 1 hour. Then transfer to a freezer bag or freezer container.
Reheat in the microwave or even in the toaster. Just heat until the pancakes are warmed through.
Tips for Success
Sift Dry Ingredients
If you want a fluffier pancake you will find if you sift all the dry ingredients it will create an extra fluffy texture to the pancakes. This is a secret I do often.
Don’t Overmix Batter
It is important to not overmix the pancake batter. If you overmix the pancakes can become very heavy and dense. I recommend mixing the pancake mix with a whisk for the best texture.
Preheat the Pan
You will preheat the pan before you add your pancake mixture to the pan. This is going to ensure that you get that nice golden brown texture to the pancake. To test if the pan is hot you can add a drop or two of water to the pan. If it sizzles and evaporates the pan is ready.
Don’t Have Skillet Too Hot
Make sure to watch the temperature of the pan. If the skillet is too hot it will overbrown or burn the outside of the pancake while the center is still raw. If you find it is too hot, lower the heat and let the pan cool down just a bit before you try the next pancake.
Allow Batter To Rest
Once you mix up the batter, I find that allowing it to rest for 5-10 minutes os going to help ensure you have a light and moist pancake. It helps the ingredients meld together and it elevates flavor and texture.
When To Flipping Pancakes
You want to see bubbles around the edge of the pancake, that begin to pop. That is a sign you are ready to flip. Use a large spatula and gently flip the pancakes.
FAQs
Can I make Hot Chocolate Pancakes gluten-free or dairy-free?
Yes, you are more than welcome to swap to gluten-free and/or dairy free ingredients. It will alter the texture of the pancakes slightly, but go right ahead.
Are Hot Chocolate Pancakes suitable for breakfast or dessert?
Go right ahead and make these for either! These pancakes can be eaten as a dessert or even as a breakfast food. Either way, these pancakes will leave you wanting one more bite.
Can I double the recipe?
Yes, go right ahead and double the recipe if you want to make extra pancakes to serve a larger crowd or meal prep with. Just cook up the pancakes a little at a time, and then let the pancakes.
More Breakfast Recipes
Hot Chocolate Pancakes
Ingredients
- ● 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ● ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ● ⅓ cup sugar
- ● 3 teaspoons baking powder
- ● 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ● ¼ teaspoon salt
- ● ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ● 1 egg
- ● 1 cup of chocolate milk more if batter is too thick
- ● 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ● Sprinkles of choice for garish optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon and whisk together.
- In a separate medium sized mixing bowl, add the egg, chocolate milk, and melted butter. Pour your wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix, some lumps are ok. If time allows, let the batter rest for about 30 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Coat with butter or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Pour batter into the hot pan cooking until the edges are set and bubbles start to form on the tops. Flip, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes or until done.
- Garnish with whip cream and fudge syrup or your favorite syrup of choice. 5. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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