Hot Chocolate Pancakes

There’s so much that goes into the magic of Christmas morning.

The anticipation, the pajamas, the food, the music, the presents, the Christmas tree, and of course, the sense of family and giving. As a kid, unwrapping the last present is sort of depressing. That means it’s almost all over.

But that also meant it was almost time for Christmas breakfast, which made the depressing fact that presents were done with that much easier to accept. Our family tradition was almost always cinnamon rolls. This year, however, I think I’ll be making these Hot Chocolate Pancakes! As a chocoholic, this recipe satisfies all my cravings instantly.

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How to make

Hot Chocolate Pancakes

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Hot Chocolate Pancakes feature rich chocolate buttermilk pancakes with a thick chocolate fudge topping and garnish with mini marshmallows. Perfect for Christmas morning!

Ingredients

For the fudge topping:

• 3/4 cup (128 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

For the pancakes:

• 1 cup (127 grams) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup (25 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/3 cup (66 grams) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk or whole milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• Mini marshmallows, for garnish

Directions

Make the topping:

1. In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave the chocolate chips and cream until melted. Stir until smooth. Set aside.

Make the pancakes:

1. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
2. In a medium bowl whisk together the egg, buttermilk, and melted butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix, it’s okay to have lumps. At this point the batter can rest, covered, for up to 30 minutes.
3. Heat an electric griddle to 350°F, or a large nonstick pan to medium heat. Coat with butter. Pour batter by 1/4 cup onto the hot pan, spacing apart. Cook until the edges are set and bubbles have formed on the top, about 2 to 3 minutes. Gently flip and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until done.
4. Keep cooked pancakes warm in the oven while you finish the batter and get ready to serve. Stack pancakes on plates and top with the fudge sauce and mini marshmallows.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

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Recipe by Tessa Arias