Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- Oil or cooking spray (as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat the cooking device: Preheat your cake pop maker or aebleskiver pan according to the manufacturer's instructions to ensure an even cooking temperature.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, large egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined to avoid overmixing which can make the poppers tough. Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Prepare cooking wells: Grease each well of your cake pop maker or aebleskiver pan with oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Fill wells with batter: Spoon the batter into each well, filling about three-quarters full to allow room for the batter to rise during cooking.
- Cook the poppers: Cook for approximately 3 to 4 minutes, or until the poppers are golden brown and cooked through. Flip them if your pan requires it for even cooking.
- Serve: Transfer the pancake poppers to a cooling rack and serve warm. They go great with syrup or a sprinkle of powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Allowing the batter to rest for a few minutes before cooking results in fluffier poppers.
- Using mini chocolate chips ensures better distribution and quicker melting inside the batter.
- Make a double batch and freeze the extras for a quick, convenient breakfast later on.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
