Make a weekend brunch special with these chocolaty waffles. Topped with fruit and whipped cream, they're perfect for company or as a dessert.

Chocolate Brunch Waffles

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (6 ounces) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine
1 1/2 cups milk
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Toppings: whipped cream, chocolate shavings, sifted powdered sugar, fresh fruit, ice cream

1. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in large bowl.
2. Microwave morsels and butter in medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; STIR. The morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10 to 15-second intervals, stirring just until melted. Cool to room temperature. Stir in milk, eggs and vanilla extract. Add chocolate mixture to flour mixture; stir (batter will be thick).
3. Cook in Belgian waffle maker* according to manufacturer's directions. Serve warm with your choice of toppings.

Makes 10 Belgian waffle squares.

* Can also be cooked in standard waffle maker (makes about 20 standard-size waffle squares).

Estimated Times
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 12 mins

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/10 of recipe): Calories: 788 Calories from Fat: 383 Total Fat: 42.6 g Saturated Fat: 23.9 g Cholesterol: 208 mg Sodium: 845 mg Carbohydrates: 89.6 g Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g Sugars: 37.2 g Protein: 12.3 g

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