PANCAKES WITH MINI CHOCOLATE CHIPS

Pancakes with Mini Chocolate Chips image

This recipe is a favorite of mine to make for special occasions like birthday or holidays. If you want to make it extra special, serve the pancakes with berries and whipped cream.-Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 16 pancakes (1 cup whipped cream).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
BATTER:
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat the cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Cover and refrigerate until serving., In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, sour cream and butter until blended; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips. , Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a lightly greased hot griddle; turn when bubbles form on top. Cook until second side is golden brown. Serve with whipped cream. Freeze option: Freeze cooled pancakes between layers of waxed paper in a resealable plastic freezer bag. To use, place pancakes on an ungreased baking sheet, cover with foil and reheat in a preheated 375° oven 6-10 minutes. Or, place a stack of three pancakes on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 289mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.