Tasty Pumpkin Waffles (Taste of Home)

• all-purpose flour↗1 cup
• brown sugar↗1 tablespoon
• baking powder↗1 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• egg↗1

  beaten

• milk↗1 1⁄4 cups
• canned pumpkin↗2⁄3 cup
• butter↗4 1⁄2 teaspoons

  melted

• chopped pecans1⁄3 cup
• Maple Cranberry Butter
• fresh cranberries or 1/2 cup frozen cranberries↗1⁄2 cup
• maple syrup↗1⁄4 cup
• butter↗1 cup

  softened

• additional maple syrup

  optional

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.

2. 2

   Whisk egg, milk, pumpkin, and butter and stir in dry ingredients until blended.

3. 3

   Fold in pecans.

4. 4

   Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to the manufacturer's directions until golden brown.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the cranberries and syrup.

6. 6

   Cook over medium heat until the berries pop, about 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Transfer to a small mixing bowl and cool slightly.

8. 8

   Beat in butter until blended.

9. 9

   Serve waffles with maple cranberry butter and maple syrup if desired. Refrigerate or freeze leftover butter.