Chocolate Dessert Waffles

Directions

1. 1
   Combine cocoa, flour, baking powder and salt.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar until fluffy.
4. 4
   Add egg yolks.
5. 5
   Mix well.
6. 6
   Add dry ingredients alternately with the milk. Mix until dry ingredients are moistened.
7. 7
   Stir in vanilla.
8. 8
   Beat egg whites until stiff and gently fold into the batter.
9. 9
   Preheat waffle maker and bake waffles according to manufacturer's directions.
10. 10
    Serve waffles warm or room temperature with ice cream, warmed chocolate sauce and fresh raspberries.
11. 11
    Yield:
12. 12
    6-8 servings.