Creating Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes is simple and enjoyable. Follow these steps to achieve pancake perfection:

1. Preheat the Pan: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grease lightly with butter or oil.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, milk, egg, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until smooth.
4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; it’s okay if there are a few lumps—do not overmix.
5. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
6. Cook the Pancakes: Using a ladle or measuring cup, pour batter onto the preheated skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 2-3 minutes.
7. Flip and Finish: Carefully flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
8. Remove and Repeat: Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing the skillet as needed.