Perfect Chocolate Waffles

Step 1

Preheat your waffle iron, spray with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.

Step 3

In a medium bowl beat the egg whites with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside.

Step 4

In a separate medium bowl mix together the egg yolks, vegetable oil, milk, coffee if using, and vanilla extract.

Step 5

Add the egg yolk mixture to the dry ingredients and mix well.

Step 6

Fold in the egg whites.

Step 7

Pour the batter onto your hot waffle iron and cook according to manufacturer's directions**

Step 8

Serve immediately with butter, syrup, powdered sugar or any other favorite toppings.