FLUFFY WAFFLES

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A friend shared this fluffy waffle recipe with me a few years ago. The cinnamon cream syrup is a nice change from maple syrup, and it keeps quite well in the fridge. Our two children also like it on toast. -Amy Gilles, Ellsworth, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 10 waffles (6-1/2 inches) and 1-2/3 cups syrup.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, separated
2 cups milk
1/4 cup canola oil
CINNAMON CREAM SYRUP:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup water
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Mixed fresh berries, optional

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine the egg yolks, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. 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., Meanwhile, for syrup, combine sugar, corn syrup and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the milk, vanilla and cinnamon. Serve with waffles. If desired, serve with fresh berries.Freeze option: Cool waffles on wire racks. Freeze between layers of waxed paper in a resealable plastic freezer bag. Reheat waffles in a toaster on medium setting. Or, microwave each waffle on high for 30-60 seconds or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.