01 - 
                Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl until well combined.
              
              
              
                02 - 
                Pour buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter into the bowl. Whisk until smooth.
              
              
              
                03 - 
                Fold chocolate chips into the batter until evenly distributed.
              
              
              
                04 - 
                Heat butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Pour 1/3 cup batter for each pancake. Cook 2-3 minutes per side, flipping when bubbles appear in center.
              
              
              
                05 - 
                Serve warm with optional toppings like chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and extra chocolate chips.