Mini Chocolate Chip Doughnut Pancake Dippers
I’ve done something a little wacko. And by wacko I mean totally awesome.
I think it’s safe to say that this household loves doughnuts.
I also think it’s safe to say that everyone in the world loves doughnuts. Umm…who doesn’t love doughnuts? NO ONE.
See? I speak the truth.
I love real fried doughnuts a whooooooole lot… so much so that I hardly every buy them because I know I will eat them ALL.
Again, I speak the truth.
Well my lovelies, I’ve figured out a way to trick my brain into thinking that these pancakes are doughnuts because….they look just like doughnuts! What a concept! Take regular old pancake batter, stir in some chocolate chips, spoon into a mini doughnut pan and bake! 4 minutes in the oven and you’ve got a seriously fun breakfast that kiddies will just eat up….literally.
If you don’t have a mini doughnut pan, a mini muffin tin will work just fine too. Dip these babies into some syrup and that’s breakfast! Or make them ahead, freeze and microwave as needed throughout the week. My daughter LOVED these and my husband was bummed he left for work early.
Moral of the story: it pays to be late for work when your wife is a food blogger. Also, you will be the coolest Mom on the block if you make these. At least that’s what I told myself last Thursday.
Enjoy 
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Mini Chocolate Chip Doughnut Pancake Dippers
yield: 4-6 servings, depending on appetites
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Ingredients:
1 cup milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons oil or melted butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 1/4 cups self rising flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray mini doughnut pans {or mini muffin tins} with non stick cooking spray and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk milk, egg, oil, vinegar and vanilla together. Pour in remaining ingredients and whisk until mostly smooth. Spoon into prepared pans until half full. Bake 4-6 minutes or until just cooked through and barely brown. Cool 5 minutes then turn upside down to remove. Serve warm with maple syrup.
gorgeous photos! these looks delicious and what a genius idea!
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Adorable! I do have a mini donut pan but it must be a little different shape than yours b/c mine come out more domed than yours do; it’s a Wilton pan. These would make my little girl so happy!
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While I’m not a huge doughnut fan (gasp) I love these! I would be just as excited about them as my kids, and I could definitely use help in the best-mom-on-the-block department
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Get in my FACE! I want these for breakfast everyday this week, mmk?
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Lauren, those are beyond cute!! Wedon’t have a mini doughnut pan, but we have one of those little doughnut press machine–can’t wait to try these!
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These are just too cute!
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Jon David was JUST asking me for chocolate chip pancakes…he will like these even better!!
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Those are so cute!
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Super cute! I did that a while ago with my mini muffin pan. So much easier than standing and flipping
I didn’t even know those mini doughnut pans existed…
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Too cute for words!! I adore anything mini!!
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Your pictures are awesome, and the doughnuts are just so cute. Two or three maybe five mini doughnuts won’t do it for me! Thanks for sharing
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My husband and boys would LOVE these in a big way
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These are so fun! Love this idea Lauren!
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Those are flippin’ adorable and your photos are fantastic, Lauren! My youngest son walked past I was looking at these…now I know what he’s going to request for his next birthday breakfast!
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Love this idea!
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these are so cute and such a great idea! i’d love to be late for work if i had these to eat!
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You are the coolest Mom ever!
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So cute! These look yummy!
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These look incredible!
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I’m a doughnut fan too – and think these are pretty much brilliant! I bet your hubby is going to be late every day from now on
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SUCH a cute idea! I really need to get a donut pan.
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Lauren, these are the cutest little donuts ever!
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They look so cute! Perfect for portion control too!
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How cute are these little dippers? I really need to get a doughnut pan!
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This is definitely a breakfast item I can get on board with! I seriously wish I could have this every morning.
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I’m in love with this idea! So cute and fun and creative!!
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Are those ever cute!!! Kids would LOVE those!
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Made these for my kiddos this morning and when asked if they liked them, my oldest said “Like them?! I don’t just like them. I LOVE them!!”
Thanks for sharing!!
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I love these!!! So cute!
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these are adorable!
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Tiny, fun, cute, yummy finger food, I love’em.
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