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Coffee Pancakes

Start your morning with these irresistible Coffee Pancakes, featuring a rich espresso flavor, fluffy buttermilk texture, sweet mini chocolate chips, and a silky espresso glaze. They’re perfect for a quick breakfast, easy breakfast recipe, weekend brunch, breakfast ideas, homemade pancakes, coffee lovers, and anyone looking for delicious food ideas that taste like a coffeehouse favorite.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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For the Pancakes

  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips

For the Espresso Glaze

  •  2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk (plus more if needed)
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, powdered sugar, espresso powder, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.
  3. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
  4. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
  5. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Heat a lightly buttered non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  7. Pour about ¼ cup batter for each pancake.
  8. Cook until bubbles appear, then flip and cook until golden.
  9. Whisk together the glaze ingredients until smooth.
  10. Drizzle the espresso glaze over the warm pancakes and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the pancakes light and fluffy.
  • Let the batter rest before cooking for the best texture.
  • Adjust the glaze with extra buttermilk until it reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
  • Author: Emmy Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

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