Gently mix pancake mix, water, and pumpkin pie spice together in mixing bowl, until evenly distributed. The batter will be lumpy.
Add in chocolate chips, and gently stir in.
Grease griddle with butter.
Begin pouring batter on to griddle into approx. 5 in circles (I use a measuring cup or ice cream scoop.)
When tops of pancakes begin to bubble, flip.
When pancakes are cooked through, remove from griddle. (Stacking the pancakes will help retain heat until time to eat.)
Syrup:
Melt chips in microwave safe container at medium power for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, stir. If chips have not melted, continue heating in 15-second intervals until smooth.