PECAN CHOCOLATE WAFFLES

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 round waffles.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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. , 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. Freeze option: 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 : Calories 322 calories, Fat 17g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 415mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.