These are great for every meal. As a brunch I'd serve with ice cream and
toppings of fresh (or frozen) strawberries, blueberries, or blackberries, etc.

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Chocolate Waffles (with Ice Cream)


Serving Size : 4

Ingredients---------

1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup sugar
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
2 large eggs -- separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch cream of tartar
1 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds) (optional)
Ice cream -- for accompaniment

Sift together flour, cocoa, baking
powder, baking soda, and sugar. Make a
well in center of sifted dry ingredients.

In a separate bowl mix buttermilk, oil,
egg yolks, and vanilla. Pour into
the well and mix with dry ingredients.

Beat egg whites with cream of tartar
until soft peaks form.

Gradually fold into batter, one third
at a time. Fold in nuts (if used).

Cook in waffle iron according
to manufacturer's instructions.
Top with ice cream.

Makes 4 large waffles