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Fluffy Chocolate Chip Heart Pancakes

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These fluffy chocolate chip heart pancakes are light, airy, and studded with melty mini chocolate chips, perfect for cozy breakfasts or special occasions like Valentine’s Day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, separated
  • ¾ cup (180ml) whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (90g) mini chocolate chips
  • Non-stick cooking spray or extra butter for the pan

Instructions

  1. Separate the eggs: Crack the eggs and separate the whites from the yolks into two clean bowls. Make sure no yolk gets into the whites, or they won’t whip properly. Set aside.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with whole milk, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Make the batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing—some lumps are okay.
  5. Whip egg whites: Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Fold in egg whites: Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the batter in three additions using a spatula to keep the batter airy.
  7. Add chocolate chips: Fold mini chocolate chips evenly into the batter.
  8. Heat your skillet: Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat and lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.
  9. Shape and cook pancakes: Use a heart-shaped mold or freehand spoon batter into heart shapes, about ¼ cup batter each. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and edges look set.
  10. Flip carefully: Remove mold if used, then flip pancakes and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  11. Keep warm and serve: Transfer cooked pancakes to a warm plate or oven set at low heat while cooking the rest.

Notes

Whip egg whites to stiff peaks and fold gently to keep pancakes fluffy. Use mini chocolate chips for even melting. Cook on medium-low heat to avoid burning while ensuring pancakes cook through. If pancakes brown too fast, lower heat. Do not press pancakes after flipping to keep them airy.

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