Description

These Hot Cocoa Pancakes with Marshmallows are like dessert for breakfast! Fluffy chocolate pancakes made with real cocoa powder, topped with whipped cream, mini marshmallows, and hot fudge drizzle. A cozy winter treat the whole family will love.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup milk

1 egg

2 tablespoons melted butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Toppings:

Mini marshmallows

Whipped cream

Chocolate syrup or hot fudge

Crushed peppermint (optional)

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Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

2. In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.

3. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips.

4. Let batter rest for 5 minutes while heating a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

5. Lightly grease skillet and pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake.

6. Cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles form on top. Flip and cook 1–2 minutes more.

7. Stack pancakes and top with whipped cream, marshmallows, and chocolate drizzle.

8. Serve immediately and enjoy the hot cocoa magic!

Notes

For extra richness, add 1/4 cup hot chocolate mix to the dry ingredients.

Swap mini marshmallows for toasted ones using a kitchen torch!

These pancakes freeze well—just warm in the toaster or microwave.