First, in a small mixing bowl whisk together the dry ingredients.
Next, in a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat together the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla.Now, Gently fold in pumpkin puree into wet ingredients
Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring just until nearly smooth; a few small lumps may remain-do not over mix.
Set oven to 200F , to keep waffles warm as you make them.
Spray your waffle iron with a non-stick cooking spray before preheating it.
For an 8″ round waffle iron, use about 1/3 cup batter. Reduce heat to lowest and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the iron stops steaming or light goes off.
Open and check waffles, they will be light brown and still soft to touch
Give waffles the 2nd round to crisp, checking after 1, and then 2 minutes, to not over-brown!
If making for a crowd, keep warm on a wire rack in a pan in the oven. Serve with butter, warm maple syrup and top with whole spicy pecans. Enjoy!