Ingredients:
• All-purpose flour: 2 cups
• Unsweetened cocoa powder: 1/3 cup
• Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup
• Baking powder: 1 tbsp
• Salt: 1/2 tsp
• Instant coffee or espresso powder: 1.5 - 2 tbsp
• Milk (warmed): 1.5 cups
• Eggs: 2 large (room temperature)
• Melted butter or vegetable oil: 1/2 cup
• Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
• Dark chocolate chips: 1/2 cup
• Unsweetened cocoa powder: 1/3 cup
• Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup
• Baking powder: 1 tbsp
• Salt: 1/2 tsp
• Instant coffee or espresso powder: 1.5 - 2 tbsp
• Milk (warmed): 1.5 cups
• Eggs: 2 large (room temperature)
• Melted butter or vegetable oil: 1/2 cup
• Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
• Dark chocolate chips: 1/2 cup
Preparation:
1. Dissolve the instant coffee or espresso powder into the warmed milk and set aside to cool slightly.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then whisk in the melted butter, vanilla extract, and the coffee-milk mixture.
4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined (do not overmix).
5. Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
6. Ladle the batter into a preheated, lightly greased waffle maker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until crispy and done.
7. Serve warm, topped with whipped cream, fresh berries, or a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
Bon Appétit!