Waffle Brownies
The child in everyone will love this waffle as an afternoon snack or
3 oz. (3 squares) unsweetened chocolate, melted
1⁄2 cup (8 tablespoons) butter or shortening, melted 3 eggs
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
2⁄3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
11⁄2 cups
1⁄2 - 3⁄4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans), optional 1 cup milk, more if needed
powdered sugar, optional Makes about 3 waffles
1.Place the chocolate and butter or shortening in a small saucepan and melt over low heat. Set aside to cool.
2.In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and salt until light in color. Add the sugar and vanilla. Beat by hand to combine, then fold in the cooled chocolate mixture.
3.Stir in the flour and nuts (if using). Slowly add just enough milk to make a thick batter spoonable onto the waffle grid.
4.Preheat the Belgian WafflePro® and set it at:
“Crisp Exterior/Moist Interior” @ Color Adjust
5.Place a full measured 11⁄4 cups of batter onto the preheated waffle grid. Close and latch the lid. Bake until signal indicates waffle is done.
6.Remove waffle and place on wire rack for 30 seconds, then serve immediately.
Waffle brownies will store well for several days if wrapped in plastic.
Note: Waffles may be kept warm in a preheated 300°F. oven for 5 to 10 minutes but their consistency may change. Batter can be kept overnight under refrigeration. If it thickens, add milk to restore to the desired consistency.
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