Description
Fragrant pumpkin spice waffles studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips and brightened with fresh orange zest. A sophisticated autumn breakfast with a crisp exterior and tender center.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron to medium-high heat and grease the grids with butter or oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, beat the eggs, then whisk in the pumpkin puree, melted butter, sugar, and orange zest until smooth.
- Slowly stir the milk into the wet mixture until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips using a spatula.
- Pour about 1/2 cup of batter into the center of the waffle iron and close the lid.
- Cook until the steam stops escaping from the sides of the iron, typically 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the waffles with a fork and let them rest on a wire rack for one minute before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American