Pecan Chocolate Waffles

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

4 round waffles

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023
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. —Agnes Golian, Garfield Heights, Ohio
Pecan Chocolate Waffles Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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

Directions

  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.

Can you freeze Pecan Chocolate Waffles?

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.