Chocolate Waffles

These Chocolate Waffles are rich, decadent, and surprisingly easy to make. Infused with cocoa powder and lightly sweetened, they’re perfect for weekend brunches, special occasions, or an indulgent breakfast-for-dinner moment. Serve them simply with butter and syrup, or go all out with whipped cream, berries, or a drizzle of chocolate sauce. Whether you're feeding a crowd or just treating yourself, these waffles are a chocolate lover’s dream come true, crispy, tender, and irresistibly good.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 10

Course: Breakfast, brunch, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 266

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

WAFFLES

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
4 tablespoons butter melted

HARD SAUCE

1 tablespoon butter softened
¾ cup confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon milk

OTHER

nonstick cooking spray

Equipment

Mixing bowls
Whisk
Measuring cups & spoons
Waffle iron
Ladle or measuring cup
Spatula or fork (to remove waffles)

Method

Gather all ingredients. Preheat a waffle iron.
Make waffles: Stir together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir in milk, eggs, and butter until the mixture is smooth.
Make hard sauce: stir together softened butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Sauce should be fairly stiff. Set aside.
Spray preheated waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray. Pour waffle mix onto hot waffle iron. Cook until golden brown.
Serve hot with hard sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 266kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 290mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gCalcium: 101mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Crisp on the outside, tender inside, and packed with chocolatey goodness—these waffles are perfect for breakfast or dessert.

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