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Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Thoroughly coat a cake pop or mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
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In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until evenly combined.
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Add the milk, whole egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Whisk until just combined, leaving a few small lumps in the batter.
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In a separate bowl, beat the egg white until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the batter to maintain airiness.
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If using chocolate chips, fold them gently into the batter until evenly distributed.
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Using a cookie scoop, fill each mold or muffin cup nearly to the top with batter.
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Bake for approximately 12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Immediately turn the pancake poppers onto a wire cooling rack. Allow to cool slightly before serving warm with preferred toppings such as maple syrup, fresh fruit, or a dusting of powdered sugar.