Chocolate Chip Waffle Remedy

I love waffles. I love waffles more than I love pancakes. I love waffles just as much as I love cookies and that's saying something because I adore cookies.

But waffles with chocolate chips... that is a love that goes past anything else.

I wasn't doing so well the other morning and I needed something to cheer me up right away. Of course, I turned to baking.

Before I continue, let me explain a few things and get them out of the way so that we're all on the same page here.

-I don't have just one designated kitchen that I use to bake. I have two. I bounce back from my mom's apartment and Andy's place. (Andy=the boyfriend).

-I USED to bake the easy way, from the box, but I've long since traded in those pieces of cardboard for my own creations from scratch. However, when I am pressed for time or feeling lazy, I do the unthinkable and bake from the box. Sue me...

Alright, so I was up earlier than Andy, (we had a long night of dancing and a few too many drinks), and I was feeling a bit down in the dumps. Other than baking, chocolate really does know how to cheer a girl up which is when I decided I'd make chocolate chip waffles.

Like I mentioned earlier, I always try to avoid using boxed recipes, but we were out of sugar, and I really wanted to make something so I used a pack of Classique Fare Belgian Waffle Mix. All you have to do is add milk and butter. Of course, I threw in my secret weapon (special vanilla imported from a top secret place), and a handful or so of chocolate chips. I mixed them all together, poured the batter onto the waffle maker, and in no time I had the waffles I needed to brighten my day.

I love toasty waffles. I was originally going to make two just for myself but I ended up making more since sharing is caring and poor Andy had a hectic week at work. I figured both of us could use a little pick me up. Needless to say, they helped in their own way. The melted chocolate inside the toasty deliciousness of the waffle was just perfect. We had two left over which we saved for the next day and ate them with chocolate syrup as a snack. I typically use regular maple syrup for them but I figured I'd live a little.

When I do make pancakes from scratch though, I use this recipe which I tweaked a bit here and there. It's honestly better than the boxed recipe. Til next time :)

Chocolate Chip Waffles:

(serves 2)

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Handful of chocolate chips (really, it all depends on how much you want in the waffles)
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• Directions

1. In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Add milk, eggs and oil; add vanilla and chocolate chips; mix well.
2. Spray preheated waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. Pour mix onto hot waffle iron. Cook until golden brown.