1 c. buttermilk
2 tbsp. melted butter
1 egg
1 c. white flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/3 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 tsp. salt

1. Beat the buttermilk, melted butter and egg together.

2. Mix the dry ingredients thoroughly in a separate bowl.

3. Add dry ingredients to the liquid, stirring ONLY to moisten.

4. Stir in chocolate chips.

5. Spoon onto a hot skillet which has been lightly greased. Bake until bubbles appear, then turn over.

6. Serve pancakes immediately, topped with a spoonful of butter.

TIPS: For variation, try using 1/2 cup mashed bananas instead of the chocolate chips. For thinner pancakes, add more buttermilk.

Makes 10 (5 inch) pancakes.