OATMEAL RAISIN WAFFLES

These waffles taste like an oatmeal raisin cookie. They are delicious when spread with apple butter.

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

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 a scant 1/2 cup of batter onto the center of the lower grid; spread batter using a heat-proof 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, waffle is ready. Open lid and remove baked waffle. Repeat with remaining batter.

For best results, serve immediately.

Makes 6 waffles
Source: Cuisinart