Date Waffles

Name: Date Waffles
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8-10 waffles (about 6-3/4 inches).
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup finely chopped dates; 1-3/4 cups whole milk; 2 large eggs, separated; 1/2 cup butter, melted; TOPPING:; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup half-and-half cream; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest

"These moist waffles have a yummy cream cheese topping," describes Jean Gaines of Bullhead City, Arizona.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped dates
1-3/4 cups whole milk
2 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup butter, melted
TOPPING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, pecans, baking powder and salt. Add dates. In a small bowl, combine the milk, egg yolks and butter; stir into dry ingredients.
In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer’s directions until golden brown.
In another small bowl, beat the topping ingredients until blended. Serve with waffles.