Chocolate Chip-Pecan Buttermilk Waffles

Chocolate Chip-Pecan Buttermilk Waffles

A splash of buttermilk adds the perfect tang to these tender and decadent waffles.

Chocolate Chip-Pecan Buttermilk Waffles
Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1⁄4 cups whole buttermilk
  • 1⁄3 cup canola oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2⁄3 cup chopped toasted pecans
  • 1⁄3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • Maple syrup, to serve
  • Garnish: chopped toasted pecans, semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Make a well in center.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk, oil, and eggs. Add buttermilk mixture and vanilla to flour mixture, and stir just until combined. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. Heat a waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions; spray with cooking spray.
  4. In a small bowl, combine pecans and chocolate chips.
  5. Add about 1⁄3 cup batter to waffle iron. Sprinkle with one-fourth of pecan mixture. Cook until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter and remaining pecan mixture. Serve warm with maple syrup. Garnish with pecans and chocolate chips, if desired.