Chocolate Pecan Waffles with Strawberries

Name: Chocolate Pecan Waffles with Strawberries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 20 waffles.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 3/4 cup butter, cubed; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3 eggs; 1-1/2 cups 2% milk; 3 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted; Chocolate whipped cream in a can and sliced fresh strawberries, optional

Topped with fresh strawberries and chocolate whipped cream, these tender breakfast treats are rich and luscious enough to be served as dessert. They're sure to delight your family on Christmas morning.

Ingredients

3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup butter, cubed
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Chocolate whipped cream in a can and sliced fresh strawberries, optional

Directions

In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients until smooth. Stir in pecans and chocolate mixture (batter will be thick).
Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Garnish with whipped cream and strawberries if desired.

Originally published as Chocolate Brunch Waffles in Country Woman Christmas 2007