Pecan Chocolate Waffles

  Desserts

If you like waffles and chocolate, this recipe is for you. These tender but crunchy waffles are great for breakfast, brunch or an after-dinner dessert. Instead of chocolate topping, top with berries and whipped cream or simply sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Pecan Chocolate Waffles

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 4 round waffles.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pancake mix
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1-1/2 cups 2% milk
  • 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 2/3 cup chopped pecans

  • CHOCOLATE BUTTER:
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons baking cocoa

Instructions

  • 1. Place pancake mix in a bowl. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, chocolate syrup and oil. Stir into pancake mix just until combined. Stir in pecans.
  • 2. Bake in a preheated round Belgian waffle maker according to manufacturer’s directions until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat chocolate butter ingredients until smooth. Serve with waffles.
    Freeze option:
    Cool waffles on wire racks. Freeze between layers of waxed paper in a resealable freezer container. Reheat waffles in a toaster on medium setting. Or microwave each waffle on high for 30-60 seconds or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 waffle with 2 tablespoons chocolate butter: 322 calories, 17g fat (2g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 415mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.

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