Sweet Potato Waffles with Nut Topping

2 c baking mix (or make your own) 

2 tbsp brown sugar

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground ginger

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

1 large egg, room temp

1-1/3 c milk

1 c sweet potatoes, mashed

2 tbsp oil

1 tsp vanilla

 

Topping:

1 tbsp butter

1/2 c chopped pecans

1/2 c chopped walnuts

2 tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp water

1/8 tsp ground cinnamon

 

In a large bowl, combine pancake mix, brown sugar, spices. In another bowl whisk egg, milk, sweet potatoes, oil, and vanilla. Stir into the dry ingredients just until combined.

Make waffles as usual.

In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add pecans and walnuts. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add brown sugar, water, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved.