Brownie Pancakes

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

20 pancakes

Categories: Breakfast, Pancakes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter or 8 tablespoons margarine , at room temperature
  • 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate , chopped
  • 3 large eggs , slightly beaten
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk (whole or low-fat, but not fat-free) or 1 cup soymilk
  • Mix-ins:
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1 cup mint chocolate chips (optional)
  • 1 cup shredded coconut (optional)
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined; set aside.

  2. If using any of the mix-ins (or a combination), stir 1 cup of each into the flour mixture.

  3. Place the butter and chocolate in the top of a double boiler set over simmering water.

  4. If you don’t have a double boiler, place the butter and chocolate in a heat-safe bowl that fits snugly over a small pot of simmering water.

  5. Stir constantly until half the butter and chocolate is melted.

  6. Remove the top of the double boiler or the bowl from the pot; then continue stirring, away from the heat, until the butter and chocolate are completely melted.

  7. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and allow to cool for 10 minutes.

  8. Meanwhile, heat a nonstick griddle or a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.

  9. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla just until combined and foamy, using a whisk or an electric mixer at low speed.

  10. Beat in the melted chocolate mixture until the batter is uniform, about 4 minutes by hand or 2 minutes with a mixer.

  11. With a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula, stir in the flour mixture just until combined; then stir in the milk just until the batter is pourable.

  12. Do not overmix!

  13. Pour 2 Tbsp of the batter onto the heated griddle; repeat, spacing the pancakes evenly.

  14. Cook for 1 minute, until bubbles form across the surface of the pancakes; turn.

  15. Cook an additional minute.

  16. Remove the pancakes and serve immediately, or keep them warm on a cookie sheet in a 250 degree oven.

  17. Repeat with the remaining batter.

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