Cinnamon-Raisin Waffles

1 cup flour	1 egg
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar	1⁄2	cup milk
2 teaspoons baking powder	2 tablespoons oil
1⁄4 teaspoon salt	1⁄3	cup raisins
11⁄2 teaspoons cinnamon

In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and oil. Add the flour mixture to the milk mixture. Stir until the batter is just combined. Stir in the raisins. Pour about 2⁄3 to 3⁄4 cup of batter onto the waffle baker. Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 4 to 6 waffles.

Crispy Ginger Ale Waffles

2 cups baking mix (for example, Bisquick)

2 tablespoons oil

11⁄4 cups ginger ale

Whisk together baking mix, oil, and ginger ale. Let sit five minutes. Pour 3⁄4 cup into waffle baker. Bake 6 minutes. Makes 4 waffles.

Chocolate Dessert Waffles

1⁄4	cup vegetable shortening	3 tablespoons unsweetened baking
1⁄2	cup sugar	cocoa
1 egg		1 teaspoon baking powder
1⁄2	teaspoon vanilla	Pinch of salt (1⁄16 teaspoon)
2⁄3	cup flour	1⁄2 cup milk

In a small mixing bowl, cream shortening, and sugar until well blended. Add egg and vanilla and blend until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and mix until well blended. Batter will be thicker than normal waffle batter. Spray grids with nonstick cooking spray. Place 2⁄3 to 3⁄4 cup of batter into the middle of the waffle baker. Close lid and cook 6 to 7 minutes. Remove and serve topped with vanilla ice cream. Makes 3 to 4 waffles.