To make the pancakes:

Use your favorite pancake mix. Add 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips for every 2 1/2 cups of pancake mix. Mix the pancake batter according to instructions and add the chips.

Maple syrup goes well with these pancakes. For a special treat, try cherry syrup or red raspberry syrup. For decadent chocolate pancakes, spread your pancakes with Chocolate Cream Cheese Butter.

Chocolate Cream Cheese Butter Recipe

This is a whipped butter made with cream cheese and chocolate.

If you store this in the refrigerator, you will want to soften it in the microwave before use.

4 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons cocoa

Beat the butter and cream cheese together with an electric mixer. Add the other ingredients. Beat until light and fluffy.