Step 1

Preheat a large, non-stick frying pan, griddle, or skillet to medium heat, about 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2

Sift together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk until well-combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Pour the mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients and whisk just until well-combined. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.

Step 4

Grease the frying pan with butter. Once the butter is hot and melted, pour 1/4 cup of batter into the preheated pan. Leave it untouched and wait until the surface starts to form bubbles, about 3-4 minutes. Once the bubbles have popped, flip it over and cook the other side until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 5

Repeat until all the batter is used up, wiping and re-greasing the pan in between batches. Keep the cooked pancakes warm in the preheated oven as you cook the rest of the batter. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!