Mochaccino Pecan Pancakes

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 4 teaspoons instant coffee (decaffeinated or regular)
• 1 tablespoon hot water
• 1/4 cup nonfat sour cream or 1/4 cup reduced fat sour cream
• 1 cup nonfat milk
• 1 1/2 tablespoons brandy or 1 1/2 tablespoons kahlua
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon smart balance butter spread or 1 tablespoon other regular tub margarine, melted
• 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
• 3 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips

Recipe

• 1 whisk flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda in a large bowl; set aside.
• 2 in a medium or large glass measuring cup (or bowl), stir instant coffee and hot water until dissolved.
• 3 add sour cream to coffee and mix. slowly stir in milk. then add brandy and egg, and whisk to combine.
• 4 add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, and whisk until combined; batter will be a little lumpy. stir in melted tub margarine.
• 5 ladle approximately ¼ cup of batter for each pancake onto prepared sprayed griddle. batter will be thin. sprinkle with 4 or 5 chocolate chips and a large pinch of pecans. cook until bottom is golden brown and bubbles are forming. flip and cook second side until done. i like to use a tiny bit of cooking spray in between batches to prevent sticking.
• 6 these are sweet enough and have a lot of flavor just plain (we don't put syrup on them), but feel free to also serve them with your favorite topping. enjoy!