Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 large eggs (separated)
  • ¼ cup shortening
  • ⅔ cup sugar (or granulated sugar substitute)
  • 2 squares (1 ounce each) baking chocolate (melted)
  • 1½ cup flour
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1¼ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chopped pecans (or other nut or omit)

Instruction

  • Preheat waffle iron per manufacturer's directions.
  • Separate eggs putting the whites in a medium mixing bowl. Whip until stiff peaks form (the mountain that forms when you pull out the beater stays upright).
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Add chocolate and egg yolks to the sugar mixture and beat another minute until incorporated.
  • Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder (I reused the bowl from the egg yolks). Add flour alternately with the milk about half at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Mix in nuts and vanilla.
  • Gently fold in the beaten egg whites by hand until mostly blended.
  • Cook in waffle maker per manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: Waffles will be a bit soft when they are cooked but will crisp up in a minute or two.