• Cooking Time: 5
• Servings: approx. 18 pancakes
• Preparation Time: 5
• 2 c. flour
• 2 c. milk
• 2 eggs
• 4 tbsp. butter
• 5 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 1 c. chocolate chips

1. Preheat griddle or skillet to 300 degrees.
2. In a small bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs and butter; mix until smooth and creamy.
4. Add about half of the dry mixture and 1 c. milk to the eggs and butter; mix until smooth and free of lumps.
5. Add other half of dry mixture and 1 c. milk; mix until smooth and free of lumps.
6. Add sugar. Mix thoroughly.
7. Spoon half-cup portions of the batter onto non-stick skillet or Pam-sprayed cooking surface.
8. Sprinkle chocolate chips liberally onto wet batter before flipping pancakes.
9. Cook batter until it starts to lose its sheen and bubbles begin to appear at the edges, then flip. Cook approx. 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.

When I was a kid, my dad used to make a hot breakfast every day. I never seem to manage to get my mornings organized enough to do the same for my kids, but I do like to make hot breakfasts on the weekends. This recipe is one of our family favorites.