# What You'll Need:
→ Pancake Batter
01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 cup cream soda, room temperature
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ For Cooking
10 - 1–2 tablespoons unsalted butter or neutral oil, for frying
→ Decorations
11 - 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted
12 - Food coloring, assorted
13 - Candy eyes
14 - Sprinkles
15 - Lollipop sticks
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, thoroughly whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk the egg with cream soda, melted butter, and vanilla extract until completely smooth.
03 - Gently add wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just incorporated; batter should remain slightly lumpy.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly coat the surface with butter or neutral oil.
05 - Portion the batter using a tablespoon to create 2-inch rounds. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until bubbles form. Flip and cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes until pancakes are golden and cooked through.
06 - Transfer pancakes onto a wire rack and allow them to cool completely.
07 - Carefully insert a lollipop stick into each cooled pancake to create pops.
08 - Divide melted white chocolate into small microwave-safe bowls and tint each portion with assorted food coloring.
09 - Dip or spread colored chocolate onto each pancake pop and immediately embellish with candy eyes and sprinkles for monster-themed designs.
10 - Allow decorations to set fully before serving the pancake pops.
