Two of your favourite breakfast treats in one. Introducing the love child of waffles and donuts! What more could you possibly want ?
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. whole milk
1/3 c. sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
4 tbsp. butter, melted
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar
1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
Chocolate Glaze
4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/3 c. heavy cream
2 tbsp. light corn syrup
2 tsp. vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS
Preheat waffle maker.
In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In a medium bowl, whisk milk, sugar, eggs, butter, and vanilla. Add milk mixture to flour mixture. Stir until just combined (small lumps are OK).
Spray waffle maker with non stick cooking spray and add scant 1/3 cup batter to the centre. Close waffle maker; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until deep golden brown.
Make the Cinnamon Sugar: In a brown paper bag, shake together sugar and ground cinnamon.
Make the Chocolate Glaze: Place the chocolate chips in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream until hot but not boiling; pour over chocolate chips. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth. Whisk in corn syrup and vanilla extract. Use immediately.
Toss wonuts with Cinnamon Sugar or dip into Chocolate Glaze , and sprinkle with coconut or chopped nuts if you like. Let stand at room temperature to set, at least 1 hour.
