Chocolate Chip Pancakes are a perfect way to start a weekend day. These EASY baked pancakes are fast enough for weekdays too! They make breakfast feel special whenever you serve them.
These fluffly pancakes will become a favorite the first time you make them.
For those you serve because of the sweet surprise.
For you because they are SO easy to make.
Baked pancakes are great for a crowd, holiday or brunch when flipping pancakes individually on the griddle takes too long.
Meet your new favorite pancake recipe!
What are Baked Pancakes?
Baked pancakes are prepared in one batch and baked in the oven.
Unlike singular pancakes which are poured into a skillet or griddle and cooked on the stove top, the entire batch of pancakes are done at once!
They are fast to put together with a simple homemade pancake mix.
The end result is light, fluffy chocolate chip pancakes!
Ingredients
These chocolate chip pancakes use basic pantry ingredients.
This makes them easy to whip up with little notice or preparation!
- All-purpose flour (regular or gluten-free measure-for-measure flour blend)
- Salt
- Baking powder
- Granulated Sugar
- Milk
- Vegetable oil
- Egg
- Chocolate chips
Ingredient Notes
Flour
This recipe has been tested with each regular All-Purpose Flour and gluten-free measure-for-measure flour blend with great results!
Either type of flour can be used.
Chocolate Chips
I recommend using mini chocolate chips for these baked pancakes.
Their size offers the perfect amount of chocolate in every bite.
However ANY chocolate chips can be used!
If you don’t have any on hand you can also chop up a chocolate bar and use that too!
Topping the Chocolate Chip Pancakes
As with regular pancakes, add your favorite topping. Use one or more of the following:
- Melted Butter
- Syrup
- Fruit Jam
- Whipped Cream (this option is my family’s favorite)
Change Up the Flavor!
Change the flavor of the chocolate chips OR add some flavored extract to the pancake batter to change them up.
Use the same amount of chocolate chips in the substitute flavor.
If adding extract use 1/2-1 teaspoon. For stronger extract flavors I recommend 1/2 teaspoon to start.
Here are some ideas:
Lemon extract with white chocolate chips
Orange extract with dark chocolate chips
Mint chocolate chips or chopped Andes mints instead of regular chocolate chips
How to Make Baked Chocolate Chip Pancakes – Step-by-Step
STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×13 rimmed baking sheet (a quarter sheet pan) with parchment paper or foil. Lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
STEP 2: In a mixing bowl combine the flour, salt, baking powder and granulated sugar. Whisk together (photo 1).
STEP 3: Add the milk, vegetable oil and egg; stir to fully combine (photo 2). Do not overmix.
STEP 4: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan (photo 3) and sprinkle the chocolate chips on top (photo 4).
STEP 5: Bake for 25-30 minutes until the pancake springs back when touched and is starting to turn golden in color (photo 5). Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack.
STEP 6: Allow to cool for 5 minutes in the pan. Cut into 12 squares and serve warm (photo 6).
Reheating Leftovers
Store any leftover pancakes in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
Reheat for a few seconds in the microwave.
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jill nunn says
ohhhh this is so much better than cooking them one at a time! My large family thanks you!
Krystel | Frugal Living says
Weird question, can you use pancake mix for this? So easy to make for the family
Toni Dash says
I think you could but I couldn’t tell you how much to use. This recipe is for a homemade pancake mix so maybe tuck it away to try when you are out of your pancake mix!
Ruth I says
We rarely eat breakfast before. But because of the lockdown and us being in the house 24/7, breakfast is a must now. We’ve been loving the pancake mix we bought but we do not have anymore. That is why I am excited to try this. I have all the ingredients and will be trying this tomorrow. Yum!
Katie says
I love how simple this recipe is!! My kids love it, and it saves so much time!
Lyanna Soria says
Those chocolate chip pancakes look quite delicious! I’m sure the kids would love to try making this.
Catalina says
Oh my goodness! I would like to wake up with these chocolate chip pancakes! Yum!
Lisa Joy Thompson says
I had totally forgotten that I could make baked pancakes. The kids asked for pancakes and eggs the other day, but it’s a pain to try to do the eggs and pancakes at the same time on the griddle. These baked chocolate chip pancakes will be a fun surprise for them
Sherry says
I’ve never made pancakes in the oven before. I’m adding chocolate chips to my grocery list.
Cathy Mini says
These pancakes are a perfect match for my coffee in the morning. I will absolutely save this recipe it look so delicious!
Kathy says
These look amazing. I love that they are made in the shape of bars. I can’t wait to try these.
Amy Desrosiers says
These pancake bars look so good! I know my kids would really enjoy them if I made them
wilhelmina says
This made breakfast so easy and it was a huge hit with the kiddo! I loved not having to be at the stove while everyone else ate!
Myrah Duque says
You had me at BAKED. That is amazing! I would have never thought I could do this.
Suzy says
This definitely takes out some of the work when making pancakes! No standing over the stove forever waiting for them to cook! Just perfect!
Tara Pittman says
These sound so good for breakfast. They would also be great for my kids snacks
Lauren Kelly says
Thank you so much! I have three boys at home and this is so much easier. Great recipe!
Brianne says
THANK. YOU. SO. MUCH! Pancakes seem easy, but I always burn them. These solve that problem for me. That is such a unique recipe.
SHANIKA says
I love that these pancakes are baked! Such a genius idea! I love it!
Cookilicious says
wow..I love this recipe..Pinned it as well. Will make a no-egg version..
Mahy says
You always come up with unique recipes, and this one is not an exception. Fantastic pancakes that I would LOVE to start a day with. They certainly look amazing!
Kristen says
This is so much easier than making pancakes one at a time. Thank you for the recipe. We loved it!
Kimberly says
What a fun idea! I love the simplicity of the technique and it makes for a nice change, I look forward to trying it!
Matt Taylor says
Yummy, Toni! These chocolate chip pancakes are awesome!
Carrie Robinson says
This is such a clever idea for making pancakes for a crowd! 🙂 Yum.
Lisa Favre says
Okay, this certainly looks like a delicious recipe! Yum! And I love how easy it is – perfect for busy weekday mornings.