Double Chocolate Waﬄes

Chocolate Waﬄes

1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose ﬂour	1 cup granulated sugar
1 1⁄2 tsp. baking powder	1 tsp. vanilla extract
1⁄2 tsp. salt	2 large eggs
1⁄2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter	3⁄4 cup milk
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate,
cut into chunks

Sift together ﬂour, baking powder and salt to blend thoroughly; set aside. In large microwave-safe bowl, microwave butter and chocolate on HIGH 1 to 1 1⁄4 minutes or until butter is melted. Stir chocolate until completely melted. Whisk in sugar and vanilla (Be sure mixture is not hot enough to cook eggs when added; cool slightly, if necessary). Beat in eggs, 1 at a time. Add ﬂour mixture, in 3 parts, alternately with milk, in 2 parts (Batter will thicken as chocolate cools.) Pour or spoon batter onto hot, greased waﬄe maker and bake.

Serve with sweetened, quartered strawberries and whipped cream. For a special treat, top waﬄes with ice cream, caramel or fudge sauce, whipped cream and toasted nuts.

Makes about 3 cups batter

Stir 1⁄3 cup mini chocolate morsels into prepared batter; bake as directed.

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