What could be more appropriate for Fat Tuesday? ALthough now I'm thinking that we might have picked a bad time for our chocolate cook-off, since this is the time a lot of people are fasting for Lent and the last thing they want to be reminded of is chocolate. *sigh*

CHOCOLATE PANCAKES

2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar (less may be used, to taste)
1 cup milk
4 teaspoon butter, melted
2 eggs
4-6 teaspoons cocoa

Combine dry ingredients. Add remaining ingredients and stir only until mixed.

These freeze well and can be reheated in the microwave for a quick breakfast.

Sauce (frosting):

1/2 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Mix well. Spread on hot pancakes.