In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda. Whisk the mixture to combine.
1½ cups flour, ¼ cup sugar, ¼ cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda
In a medium bowl, combine the milk, eggs, and pure vanilla extract and whisk together to combine.
1 cup milk, 2 large eggs, 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Add the cooled, melted butter and stir until combined.I prefer to sprinkle the chocolate chips in each pancake before flipping. Let the batter rest for at least 5 minutes.
½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled, ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preheat the griddle and coat it with butter. Drop ¼ cup of batter onto the hot griddle and cook for 1-2 minutes, dropping a few chocolate chips on top. When bubbles form in the pancakes and around the edges, it's time to flip.
Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes on the flip side. Transfer to a plate and spread with butter, if desired. Repeat with remaining batter.
Serve a stack garnished with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, maple syrup, chocolate chips, or whatever you desire.
Toppings such as whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and extra chocolate chips