Instructions

1. Preheat the assembled and closed Wonderffle Stuffed Waffle Maker on the stovetop or other cooking surface on low for about 10 minutes per side. (For a faster option, preheat each pan separately with the center pan resting on the bottom pan for a total time of 10 minutes.)
2. While the unit heats, combine pancake mix, milk and vanilla extract in a bowl and stir gently until combine.
3. Once the unit is ready (water flicked on the waffle grids will immediately sizzle and evaporate), brush the top and bottom grids with melted butter. (I like using a silicone baking brush.) Pour enough batter into the bottom pan to completely cover the waffle grids (about ½ cup).
4. Add brownie pieces and, if desired, chopped pecans onto the batter. Keep the filling within the center of the waffle maker and avoid touching the waffle grids along the center pan.
5. Cover the brownie with enough additional batter to fill up the top rim of the center pan. Close the unit, flip to the opposite side, and cook on medium low for 6 minutes per side. (Note that the cooking time may vary based on the cooking surface and ingredients used.)
6. Once the waffle is golden brown and cooked through, remove the stuffed waffle using the center pan finger loops to lift it from the bottom pan. Release the stuffed waffle from the center pan by separating the center loops (in a similar motion to opening and closing scissors). Top with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired, and serve immediately.

*Substitute milk in place of water in the recipe to achieve a golden crust and richer flavor. I tested with the ratio of 1 cup dry mix to 2/3 cup milk. However, feel free to defer to the package directions for the appropriate mix to liquid ratio.

**Package directions: according to package directions.