Fluffy Waffles

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"A friend shared the recipe for these light and delicious waffles," writes Amy Gilles from Ellsworth, Wisconsin. "The cinnamon cream syrup is a nice change from maple syrup...and it keeps quite well in the fridge. Our two children also like it on toast." (Taste of Home)

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Ingredients

  • WAFFLES:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
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  • CINNAMON CREAM SYRUP:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine the egg yolks, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions.

Meanwhile, for syrup, combine sugar, corn syrup and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the milk, vanilla and cinnamon. Serve with waffles. Yield: 8-10 waffles (6-1/2 inches) and 1-2/3 cups syrup.

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