Chocolate Waffles

This recipe by Alton Brown is chocolately without being overwhelming. We enjoy them topped with a red berry jam, such as strawberry or raspberry.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 12 8-inch waffles

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3  tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 cup cocoa powder
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3  eggs, beaten
• 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2  cups buttermilk, at room temperature
• 3⁄4 cup chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat your waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
3. In another bowl, beat together the eggs, melted butter and vanilla, and then add the buttermilk.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir in the chocolate chips just until combined.
5. Allow to rest for 5 minutes.
6. Ladle the recommended amount of waffle batter onto the centre of the iron.
7. Close the iron top and cook until the waffle is crispy on both sides and is easily removed from the iron.
8. Serve immediately or keep warm in a 200 degree F oven until ready to serve.