Snowman Pancakes with Bacon Scarves

Name: Snowman Pancakes with Bacon Scarves
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar; 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note); 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon fine salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 1/4 cups whole milk, at room temperature; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 large strawberries, cut in half lengthwise; 80 semisweet chocolate chips (about 1/4 cup); Warm maple syrup, for serving