Fudgy Brownie Waffles (Print version)

Crisp, chocolaty waffles with a dense fudgy brownie center, ready in just 30 minutes.

# What you need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 7 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
02 - ½ cup whole milk
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

05 - ¾ cup granulated sugar
06 - ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
08 - ½ tsp baking powder
09 - ¼ tsp salt

→ Add-ins

10 - ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, whole milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well incorporated.
03 - In a separate bowl, sift together the granulated sugar, cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly blended.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix to keep the texture tender.
05 - Gently fold the semisweet chocolate chips into the batter using a spatula, distributing them evenly throughout.
06 - Lightly grease the waffle iron. Pour approximately ½ cup of batter into the center of the iron and close the lid. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the exterior is crisp and the center remains fudgy.
07 - Carefully remove each waffle and repeat the cooking process with the remaining batter, regreasing the iron as needed.
08 - Serve warm on its own, or top with whipped cream, fresh berries, or a drizzle of chocolate sauce for an extra indulgent finish.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between the crunchy waffle edges and the gooey brownie center is honestly unfair, in the best way possible.
  • They come together in about thirty minutes with zero fancy equipment beyond a waffle iron you probably already own.
  • Serving brownies as waffles somehow makes them acceptable breakfast food, and that is a loophole worth exploiting.
02 -
  • The batter will be thicker than standard waffle batter, and that is exactly right, if it seems too thick resist the urge to add more liquid.
  • Every waffle iron runs differently, so your first waffle is a test round to dial in the perfect timing for your specific machine.
03 -
  • Brown the butter before mixing for a toasted, nutty undertone that makes people ask what your secret is.
  • Let the batter rest for five minutes before cooking, it hydrates the flour and gives you a more tender crumb.

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