Chocolate Buttermilk Waffles W/strawberries

• 1 c All-purpose flour
• 2/3 c Granulated sugar
• 1/2 c Sifted unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 ts Cinnamon
• 1/2 ts Baking powder
• 1/2 ts Baking soda
• 1 c Buttermilk
• 2 Eggs, separated
• 1/4 c Butter, melted
• 1/2 ts Vanilla
• Butter
• TOPPING:
• 3 c Sliced strawberries
• 1 1/2 ts Granulated sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   Topping: In small bowl, toss strawberries with sugar; set aside.

2. 2

   In large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, cocoa, cinnamon, baking powder and baking soda; make well in center.

3. 3

   Pour in buttermilk, egg yolks, butter and vanilla; whisk in flour mixture.

4. 4

   In separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold one-quarter into batter.

5. 5

   Fold in remaining whites.

6. 6

   For waffles, heat waffle machine and cook according to manufacturer's directions, using 1/3 cup batter for each waffle.