01 - 
                In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder.
              
              
              
                02 - 
                In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
              
              
              
                03 - 
                Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
              
              
              
                04 - 
                Fold in the mini chocolate chips and let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
              
              
              
                05 - 
                Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
              
              
              
                06 - 
                Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form and edges set, 2–3 minutes.
              
              
              
                07 - 
                Flip the pancakes and cook an additional 1–2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
              
              
              
                08 - 
                Serve the pancakes warm with a drizzle of maple syrup or toppings of choice.