Add all dry ingredients to bowl and whisk to mix well.

Separate eggs.

Add yolks, pumpkin, milk and butter to a large bowl and mix to blend.

Add pumpkin mixture to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

In a separate bowl, whip egg whites until stiff peaks form.

Fold egg whites into batter.

Pour batter into heated and oiled waffle maker and bake following directions.

Served with whipped butter, pecans and maple syrup.