≈Ω•WaffelŠ•≈Ω

Ingredients:

1/2 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, melted
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk or sour milk*
1/2 cup chopped nuts(optional)
HOT FUDGE SAUCE(recipe follows)
STRAWBERRY DESSERT CREAM or APPLE-CINNAMON TOPPING or PEACH-NUTMEG TOPPING or CHOCOLATE MAPLE SAUCE(recipes follow)
Directions:
1. Stir cocoa and butter in bowl until smooth; stir in sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; add alternately with buttermilk to cocoa mixture. Stir in nuts, if desired.

2. Bake in waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions. Carefully remove waffle from iron. Serve warm with HOT FUDGE SAUCE and STRAWBERRY DESSERT CREAM. About ten 4-inch waffles.

* To sour milk: Use 1-1/2 teaspoons white vinegar plus milk to equal 1/2 cup.

NOTE: Leftover waffles can be frozen; thaw in toaster on low heat.