Chai Latte Macadamia Nut Waffles

Ingredients

• 2 cups half & half
• 3 star anise pods
• 5 whole cloves
• 5 allspice
• 5 peppercorns
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• Cardamom, to taste
• 1 tsp fresh ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp fresh ground ginger
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts

Directions

1. In a glass measuring cup in the microwave OR a sauce pan on the stove: simmer and steep 2 c. half & half with 3 anise pods, 5 cloves, 5 allspice, 5 peppercorns, 2 cinnamon sticks, cardamom, 1 tsp nutmeg, and 1 tsp ginger. Remove from heat and add 1/2 c. butter to the mixture to melt. Add 1 tbsp vanilla. Set aside.
2. In a bowl, mix 2 c. flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1/2 c. sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt.
3. Separate 2 eggs, whip the whites to a peak. Keep the yolks.
4. Stir together the flour mixture, the half & half mixture, and the egg yolks.
5. Fold in egg whites and 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts to complete the batter.
6. Use the batter in a hot waffle iron according to the waffle iron instructions.

Dust with cinnamon sugar and serve honey, syrup, or fruit.