Serve these waffles as a decadent brunch entrée or a scrumptious dessert topped with sliced strawberries, fudge sauce and whipped cream.

Chocolate Fudge Waffles

2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
4 tablespoons butter
3 large eggs
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped

 

Optional Toppings:

Sweetened whipped cream

Sliced strawberries

Fudge Sauce

1. Prepare waffle maker according to manufacturer's directions.
2. Melt unsweetened chocolate and butter together in the microwave on HIGH for 1 minute, stir until smooth; set aside to cool.
3. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla together until well combined; stir in buttermilk. Add reserved melted chocolate and mix well. Stir in flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt until smooth. Fold in semisweet chocolate and cook in prepared waffle maker.
4. Serve warm with desired toppings, sweetened whipped cream, sliced strawberries and fudge sauce.

Makes 6 servings.