Pancake Recipe Cups

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or butter.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Mix well to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.

In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter until fully combined.

Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix; a few lumps are okay.

If using, gently fold in chocolate chips or fresh fruit into the batter.

Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Let the pancake cups cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before removing and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.