Instructions

• In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder, and a pinch kosher salt.
• In a separate bowl, whisk 1 cup milk, 2 large eggs, 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 4 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled slightly) until smooth.
• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula until just combined. Small lumps are fine — do not overmix.
• Measure 6 tablespoons Nutella into a microwave-safe bowl for the batter and set any additional Nutella aside for drizzling. Heat the 6 tablespoons in the microwave in 10–15 second intervals, stirring between intervals, until loosened and pourable (about 30 seconds total depending on your microwave). Be careful — the Nutella will be hot.
• Add the warmed 6 tablespoons Nutella to the batter and gently fold or swirl it in with a spatula. Leave some streaks for a marbled effect; do not fully homogenize the batter if you want visible Nutella swirls.
• Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Lightly brush the preheated iron with a little of the melted butter from step 2 to grease the surfaces.
• Pour the appropriate amount of batter onto the hot waffle iron (follow your iron’s capacity). If desired, drizzle some of the reserved extra Nutella on top of the batter and gently swirl with a spoon. Close the iron and cook until the waffle is golden brown and crisp, about 4–5 minutes (or according to your iron’s indicator). Remove the waffle and repeat with the remaining batter, brushing the iron with a little melted butter between batches if needed.
• Let the waffles rest 1–2 minutes, then serve warm with additional Nutella drizzled on top. Optional garnishes: sliced fresh strawberries and/or a dollop of whipped cream.