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Special Surprise Waffles

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
Chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions:

Place both flours into a large mixing bowl.  Fold together.  Add the flax seed and baking powder and blend.  Stir in the cinnamon and nutmeg.  Add the sugar and mix well.  Be sure all the ingredients are incorporated together.  In a separate bowl place the 4 eggs and slightly beat with a whisk.  Add the vanilla and milk and stir.  Pour in the melted butter.  Add the applesauce and mix well.  Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture.  Blend well so everything is moistened.  Heat waffle iron.  Pour the batter on the waffle iron and top with the nuts.  Cook until brown.

Ingredients:

12 ounces good quality white chocolate
3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 cup coarsely chopped almonds, toasted
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup dried blueberries
1 tablespoon grated orange peel

Instructions:

In a large microwave bowl place the white chocolate and milk together.  Microwave on high for about 2 minutes.  Chocolate should be almost melted.  Remove from microwave and stir with a rubber spatula until chocolate is completely melted.  Stir in the almonds.  Carefully fold in the blueberries and cranberries.  Add the orange peel and mix well. Place foil into an 8 inch square pan. Be sure the foil extends over the top of the pan so you can use it as handles when removing the fudge.  Spread the mixture into the pan evenly with a rubber spatula.  Place in the refrigerator until firm. This usually takes about 3 hours.  When fudge is firm remove from pan by lifting the foil by the extended area.  Cut and store tightly in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.