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Chocolate Chip Waffles Recipe

Fluffy homemade chocolate chip waffles recipe with crispy edges, soft centers, and melty chocolate chips – a family favorite breakfast in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling & Resting 3 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 waffles
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Sifted
  • 2 tablespoon Granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoon Baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract powder Optional
  • 1 ¾ cups Buttermilk Room temperature
  • 2 large Eggs Separated
  • ⅓ cup Butter, melted Cooled slightly
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup Mini chocolate chips Tossed in flour
  • Extra chocolate chips For topping

Equipment

  • 1 Belgian waffle maker Deep grids preferred
  • 3 Mixing bowls For dry, wet, and egg whites
  • 1 Wire cooling rack Keeps waffles crisp
  • 1 Electric hand mixer To whip egg whites
  • 1 set Measuring cups & spoons Standard set
  • 1 Large spoon or ladle For batter

Method
 

  1. Preheat waffle maker and grease lightly.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients together.
  3. Whip egg whites until soft peaks form.
  4. Mix yolks, buttermilk, butter, vanilla.
  5. Fold wet into dry, then add egg whites and chocolate chips.
  6. Pour batter into waffle maker and cook for 3–4 minutes until golden.
  7. Remove waffles and place on wire rack.
  8. Serve warm with toppings.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.