Oatmeal Raisin Waffles - 12 Waffles

Makes 12 waffles

¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar 3cups unbleached, all-purpose flour 2cups rolled oats (old fashioned, not quick oats) 4teaspoons ground cinnamon 1tablespoon baking powder 2teaspoons baking soda 1teaspoon salt 3cups buttermilk 4large eggs, lightly beaten ¾cup vegetable oil 1teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1½cups raisins

Nutritional information per waffle: Calories 465 (35% from fat) • carb. 64g • pro. 12g • fat 18g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 73mg • sod. 588mg • calc. 281mg • fiber 5g

Crumble the brown sugar into a large mixing bowl to remove any lumps. Add the flour, oats, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to blend. Add buttermilk, eggs, oil, and vanilla. Whisk until well blended and smooth. Stir in raisins. Let batter rest 5 minutes before using. 2. Preheat the Cuisinart® Waffle Maker to desired setting (a tone will sound when preheated). Pour 2 cups of batter onto the center of the lower grid of the preheated waffle maker; spread batter evenly using a heat-proof spatula. Close lid of waffle maker. When tone sounds, waffles are ready. Open lid and carefully remove baked waffles. Repeat with remaining batter. For best results, serve immediately.