Perfect Pumpkin Waffles

1/4 cup dark brown sugar
3 TBS cornstarch
1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 TBS pumpkin pie spice2 large eggs, separated
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup canned pumpkin
4 TBS butter, melted and warm

Combine brown sugar and cornstarch in a large bowl. Whisk together to break apart the cornstarch. Add the remaining dry ingredients, and whisk to blend. In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin, milk, & egg yolks. Whisk in melted butter. Whisk to blend and set aside. In another bowl, whip egg whites with a hand mixer on high until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
Add the pumpkin mixture to the dry ingredients, and mix them together until just combined.Gently fold in egg whites. Mixture will be very thick. Cook in a waffle maker. ENJOY!!!