Chocolate Brunch Waffles

Ingredients:
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
3/4 cup butter
1-1/2 cups milk
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Toppings (whipped cream, chocolate shavings, sifted powdered sugar, fresh fruit or ice cream)

Directions:
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in large bowl.

Microwave morsels and butter in medium, microwave-safe bowl on high power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Cool to room temperature.

Stir in milk, eggs and vanilla extract. Add chocolate mixture to flour mixture; stir (batter will be thick).

Cook in waffle maker according to manufacturer's directions. Serve warm with your choice of toppings.

Recipe makes ten waffles.