New Chocolate Brownie Waffles

2          cups unbleached, all-purpose flour

¾         cup granulated sugar

¾         cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted

1          tablespoon baking powder

½         teaspoon baking soda

½         teaspoon kosher salt

½         teaspoon ground cinnamon

2          cups reduced-fat milk

2          large eggs, lightly beaten

1          teaspoon pure vanilla extract

¼         cup vegetable oil

2⁄3          cup semisweet mini chocolate
            morsels

½         cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Calories 460 (36% from fat) • carb. 63g • pro. 11g • fat 19g • sat. fat 8g • chol. 74mg • sod. 405mg • calc. 225mg • fiber 4g

1. Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl; whisk to blend. Add the milk, eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk until just combined. Stir in oil until completely combined. Fold in morsels and nuts. Let batter rest 5 minutes.

2. Preheat the Cuisinart^® 4-Slice Belgian Waffle Maker to desired setting.

3. Pour 2 cups of batter onto the center of the lower grid of the preheated waffle maker; spread batter evenly using a heatproof spatula. Close lid of waffle maker. Ready light will go off. When light turns green again, waffles are ready. Open lid and carefully remove baked waffles. Repeat with remaining batter. For best results, serve immediately.