These easy and delicious Hot Chocolate Pancakes are a fun and festive way to start the day. They only require a few minutes and a handful of ingredients.
Prep Time 5 minutesmins
Cook Time 15 minutesmins
Servings 12pancakes
Ingredients
2cupsKrusteaz Buttermilk Pancake Mix
1/2cupHot Chocolate Powder (Approximately 2 Packets)Do not make the hot chocolate, just use the dry powder. Do not use sugar-free.
1tbspunsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2cup cold water
Instructions
Heat pancake griddle to 375°F (medium heat). Lightly grease griddle.
Measure mix by lightly spooning it into measuring cup and leveling it off. In a large mixing bowl combine mix, dry hot chocolate powder and cocoa powder. Mix until well combined.
Whisk pancake mix and water together. Do not over-mix. Let batter stand 2 minutes. Pour or scoop slightly less than ¼ cup batter per pancake onto griddle.
Cook 1-1 1/2 minutes per side. For light and fluffy pancakes, FLIP only once, when tops bubble and bottoms are brown. Serve immediately and top with chocoalte sauce, whipped cream, marshmallows, crushed candy canes, chocolate chips or fruit.
Notes
For thinner pancakes, add more water. For thicker pancakes, add more mix.