CHOCOLATE PECAN WAFFLES
This is a yummy dish to serve for company, and it tastes equally good whether you serve it with raspberries, strawberries or bananas. The crisp and chocolaty waffles will have everyone wanting more!
—LUCILLE MEAD ILION, NY
START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 16 WAFFLES
3 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup chopped pecans
Whipped topping and fresh raspberries
1. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until foamy; beat in the milk, butter and vanilla. Stir in chocolate.
2. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Stir in chocolate mixture just until moistened. Fold in pecans.
3. Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer’s directions until golden brown. Serve with whipped topping and raspberries.
FREEZE OPTION Cool waffles on wire racks. Freeze between layers of waxed paper in a resealable plastic freezer bag. To use, reheat waffles in a toaster on medium setting. Or, microwave each waffle on high for 30-60 seconds or until heated through.