Tool

• Waffle maker

Ingredients

• 1¾ cups all‑purpose flour

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1¾ cups whole milk

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly

• 2 large eggs, room temperature

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Direction

Make the Batter

1. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

2. Sift in cocoa powder, then whisk everything together.

3. In a medium bowl, whisk milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla.

4. Pour wet mixture into dry mixture and stir until just combined — a few lumps are fine.

5. Set batter aside while the waffle iron heats.

Cook the Waffles

1. Preheat waffle iron on High.

2. Brush with melted butter or spray with nonstick spray.

3. Add ¼ to 1 cup batter per cavity depending on your waffle maker size.

4. Cook 3–4 minutes, until steaming slows and waffles turn darker brown.

5. Transfer to a wire rack to keep crisp until serving.

Serve

Enjoy hot with berries, maple syrup, butter, whipped cream, or chocolate chips.

Notes

• Yield varies by waffle maker. A 7‑inch round iron uses about 1 cup batter per waffle (about 5 waffles total).

• Room‑temperature eggs and milk help the batter mix smoothly.

• To keep waffles warm, place them on a wire rack in a 200°F oven.

• For extra chocolate flavor, fold ½ cup mini chocolate chips into the batter.

Nutrition

(per waffle)

Calories: 500kcal • Carbs: 63g • Protein: 11g • Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 15g • Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g • Monounsaturated Fat: 6g • Trans Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 125mg • Sodium: 575mg • Potassium: 339mg • Fiber: 4g • Sugar: 25g
Vitamin A: 801IU • Calcium: 232mg • Iron: 4mg