Desserts

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Makes 5 full waffles (20 waffle wedges)

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Makes 5 full waffles (20 waffle wedges)

Kids will love having chocolate for breakfast, but these waffles also make a delicious dessert when topped with whipped cream or ice cream and berries.

Nutritional information per waffle wedge:Calories 167 (36% from fat)
carb. 23g
pro. 4g
fat 7g
sat. fat 3g
chol. 26mg
sod. 150mg
calc. 32mg
fiber 1g

Ingredients

  • 2cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
  • ¾cup granulated sugar
  • 2⁄3cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1tablespoon baking powder
  • ½teaspoon baking soda
  • ½teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2cups reduced-fat milk
  • 2large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted, cooled slightly
  • ½ cup semisweet mini chocolate morsels
  • ½ cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans

Preparation

  1. 1. Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl; whisk to blend. Add the milk, eggs and vanilla. Whisk until well blended and smooth. Stir in melted butter until completely com- bined. Fold in morsels and nuts. Let batter rest 5 minutes before using.
  2. 2. Preheat the Cuisinart® Waffle Maker to desired setting (a tone will sound when preheated).
  3. 3. Pour 1 heaping cup of batter onto the cen- ter of the lower grid of the preheated waffle maker; spread evenly using a heatproof spatula. Close cover of waffle maker. When tone sounds, waffle is ready. Open cover and carefully remove baked waffle. Repeat with remaining batter. For best results, serve immediately.