1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F and lining a muffin tin with paper liners for easy cleanup.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.

3. Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, maple syrup, egg, and melted butter until smooth and fully incorporated.

4. Combine the Batter: Gently pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined, being careful not to overmix the batter.

5. Fold in the Bacon: Carefully fold the chopped cooked bacon into the muffin batter, ensuring an even distribution of the savory, smoky element.

6. Fill the Muffin cup: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cup, filling them about 3/4 full.

7. Bake to Perfection: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Cool and Serve: Allow the Maple Bacon Pancake Muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm and enjoy the irresistible combination of flavors!