Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake

Procedure

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Use cooking spray to lightly coat an 8- or 9-inch baking pan.
  3. Combine pancake mix, chocolate chips, and ⅓ cup sugar, then stir until barely mixed.
  4. Add sour cream, vanilla, and water, and mix well.
  5. Spoon mixture into 16 ea. 2-inch dough balls.
  6. Place dough balls 2 or 3 inches apart in pan.
  7. Combine remaining ¼ cup sugar, cinnamon, and nuts, and mix well.
  8. Sprinkle nut mixture over dough balls.
  9. Bake until golden brown, about 24–26 minutes.

Notes, tips, and variations

  • Walnuts are good in this recipe.
  • If using a Dutch oven, heat with about 15 briquettes of charcoal, with 9 or 10 on the top, and 5 or 6 on the bottom.

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