Oatmeal Raisin Waffles - 18 Waffles

1⁄4 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups oatmeal (regular rolled oats, not quick oats) 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups buttermilk 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 3⁄4 cup vegetable oil (you may substitute unsalted butter, melted and cooled) 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 1⁄3 cups raisins

Nutritional information per waffle: Calories 278 (36% from fat) • carb. 38g • pro. 7g • fat 11g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 49mg • sod. 351mg • calc. 77mg • fiber 2g

Crumble the brown sugar to remove any lumps and place in a medium bowl with flour, oatmeal, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir to blend. Add buttermilk, eggs, oil, and vanilla. Stir until well blended and smooth. Stir in raisins. Let batter rest 5 minutes before using. Preheat your Cuisinart® Waffle Iron on setting #3. When preheated, green indicator light will illuminate. Pour 2 cups of batter along the center of the lower grid; spread batter using a heatproof spatula to within 1⁄2 inch of the edge of the grid. Close lid of waffle iron – green indicator light will turn off. When green indicator light turns on again, waffles are ready. Open lid and remove baked waffles. Repeat with remaining batter. For best results, serve immediately.