Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp butter, plus more for cooking
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp pure mint extract
  • 4 dash green food coloring
  • 3/4 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips, plus more for topping
  • 1 whipped cream, to taste
  • 1 vanilla ice cream, to taste
  • 1 hot fudge sauce, to taste

Method

  • Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a bowl.
  • Whisk together the buttermilk, egg, butter, extracts, and food coloring in a small bowl.
  • Add to the dry ingredients and stir until incorporated.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat (appx 400 F).
  • Add 1/2 Tbsp butter; it should sizzle and melt almost immediately.
  • Ladle 1/4 cup of pancake batter into skillet for each pancake, taking care to not let the pancakes run together.
  • Cook for 2 minutes, until bottom is golden brown and edges begin to bubble, then carefully flip and cook for 2 minutes more.
  • Transfer to plates.
  • Repeat with the remaining batter.
  • Serve warm with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, hot fudge sauce, and more chocolate chips, if desired.