Macaroni and Cheese Pancakes

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1 cup all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon sugar 

1 teaspoon baking powder 

1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning 

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder 

1/2 teaspoon paprika 

1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne 

1 1/4 cups buttermilk, at room temperature 

1 large egg, at room temperature 

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus 2 tablespoons unmelted

1 1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni 

1 cup shredded yellow Cheddar 

1 cup pure maple syrup

2 tablespoons chopped chives