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Hot Cocoa Pancakes

Don't forget the mini marshmallows!

By Ree DrummondUpdated: Oct 16, 2020
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best pancake toppings  hot cocoa pancakes
RALPH SMITH
Yields:
6 serving(s)
Prep Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
35 mins

Why have hot cocoa in a mug when you can have hot cocoa pancakes?

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 3 cups cake flour
  • 2 Tbsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 cups buttermilk
  • 4 Tbsp. salted butter, melted, plus more for the pan
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 6 oz. semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

Directions

    1. Step 1Whisk the cocoa powder and sugar in a large bowl to break up any clumps. Whisk in the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. 
    2. Step 2In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk and melted butter. Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
    3. Step 3Heat a large skillet or griddle over low to medium-low heat and smear a little bit of butter over the surface. Add 1/3-cup scoops of batter to the pan and cook until small bubbles form on the surface and the edges look dry, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown on the bottom and set in the middle, about 2 more minutes. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more batter to the pan if necessary. 
    4. Step 4For the chocolate sauce: Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until hot but not boiling. Remove from the heat and add the chopped chocolate, stirring until melted and smooth. Top the pancakes with the chocolate sauce and marshmallows. 
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