Chocolate-Nut Waffles

Directions

1. 1
   In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. 2
   Make a well in the center of mixture.
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   In another medium mixing bowl beat egg yolks slightly.
5. 5
   Stir in milk, shortening, chocolate and vanilla.
6. 6
   Add chocolate mixture all at once to flour mixture.
7. 7
   Stir until just moistened.
8. 8
   Stir in nuts.
9. 9
   In a small mixing bowl beat egg whites until stiff peaks form (tips stand straight).
10. 10
    Gently fold beaten egg whites into flour and chocolate mixture, leaving a few fluffs of egg white.
11. 11
    Do not overmix.
12. 12
    Pour 1 to 1-1/4 cups batter onto grids of a preheated lightly greased waffle baker.
13. 13
    Close lid quickly; do not open until done.
14. 14
    Bake according to manufacturer's directions.
15. 15
    When done, use a fork to lift waffle off grid.
16. 16
    Repeat with remaining batter.
17. 17
    If desired, serve warm with whipped cream.
18. 18
    Makes twelve to sixteen 4-inch waffles.