Signature Recipes

Chocolate Waffle Brownies

By Chef Jacques Pepin
Makes 5 to 6 waffles.

3 oz. (3 squares) melted unsweetened chocolate
1⁄2 cup butter or shortening, melted
3 eggs
½ tsp. salt
2/3 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 ½ cups all purpose flour
½ to ¾ cup chopped nuts, optional (walnuts or pecans)
¾ cup milk
powdered sugar, optional

Place chocolate and butter or shortening in small saucepan. Melt over low heat. Set aside to cool. In separate bowl, beat eggs and salt until light in color. Add sugar and vanilla. Beat by hand to combine, then fold in the cooled chocolate mixture. Stir in flour and nuts. Slowly add enough milk to make a thick batter. Preheat the waffle maker. (For best results, use the Chef’sChoice WafflePro Model 840. If using the Chef’sChoice M840, use 1/3 cup of batter. When using other waffle irons, check manufacturer’s directions). Spoon waffle batter onto preheated waffle grid. Close lid and bake until signal indicates waffle is done. Remove and serve. Waffles will store well for several days if wrapped in plastic.

Jacques Pépin has published 25 books and numerous articles and hosted nine acclaimed public television cooking series. His most recent book is a visual biography, Chez Jacques: Traditions and Rituals of a Cook, May 2007, Stewart Tabori & Chang publishers.

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