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Pat the fully cooked beef sausage links dry using paper towels and set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, egg, pure vanilla extract, and melted butter until fully blended.
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Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; a few lumps are acceptable. Avoid overmixing.
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Dip each sausage link thoroughly into the pancake batter, ensuring an even coating on all sides.
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Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with oil or butter. Place the batter-coated sausages onto the hot surface and cook, turning occasionally, until the pancake coating is golden brown and cooked through, approximately 3 to 5 minutes per side.
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Transfer the cooked sausage pancake dippers to a serving platter. Serve warm, optionally with maple syrup.