BROWNIE PANCAKES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined; set aside.
• If using any of the mix-ins (or a combination), stir 1 cup of each into the flour mixture.
• Place the butter and chocolate in the top of a double boiler set over simmering water.
• If you don't have a double boiler, place the butter and chocolate in a heat-safe bowl that fits snugly over a small pot of simmering water.
• Stir constantly until half the butter and chocolate is melted.
• Remove the top of the double boiler or the bowl from the pot; then continue stirring, away from the heat, until the butter and chocolate are completely melted.
• Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat a nonstick griddle or a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
• In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla just until combined and foamy, using a whisk or an electric mixer at low speed.
• Beat in the melted chocolate mixture until the batter is uniform, about 4 minutes by hand or 2 minutes with a mixer.
• With a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula, stir in the flour mixture just until combined; then stir in the milk just until the batter is pourable.
• Do not overmix!
• Pour 2 Tbsp of the batter onto the heated griddle; repeat, spacing the pancakes evenly.
• Cook for 1 minute, until bubbles form across the surface of the pancakes; turn.
• Cook an additional minute.
• Remove the pancakes and serve immediately, or keep them warm on a cookie sheet in a 250 degree oven.
• Repeat with the remaining batter.