Cocoa Waffles

Yes, that's right cocoa waffles....chocolate waffles......these are really good.......of course they are from t he 1001 muffin cookbook.....
                                       lets get started!

                                                        Preheat waffle iron
                               In large bowl. combine;
                                                                     2 cups all-purpose flour,
                                                                     1/2 cup sugar,
                                                                     4 teaspoon baking powder,
                                                                     1/2 cup cocoa powder,
                                                                     1/4 teaspoon salt

                                                           In medium bowl,
                                        using a whisk or electric mixer on medium speed
                                                         beat
                                                                  2 large egg yolks( don't throw away those whites)  
                                                                 1 1/2 cup milk,
                                                                 1/4 cup melted vegetable shortening
                                                  together until smooth

 

In small bowl,

using an electric mixer on high speed

beat

2 large egg whites

until stiff ,but not dry

 

 

Combine egg yolk mixture

into the dry ingredients,

blending just until moistened and

 batter is smooth

 

 

fold in egg whites

 

 

place 1/2 cup in middle of waffle iron

and bake according to manufacturing directions

 

 

serve warm

with your favorite syrup along side