Snow day waffles

Snow day waffles, originally uploaded by susanandcorey.

I bought this waffle iron last week and I can safely say we are still becoming friends. I was enchanted by the shape of the waffles and can see an edible Valentine headed Corey's way.

But, I am having a hard time getting the proper color and crispness (crispiness?) on my waffles. I am also experimenting with many different recipes to see which one I like best. If you have any suggestions on how to make a crispy waffle, please sound off. I can tell you that I love a waffle chock full of vanilla and cinnamon, lightly coated in butter and smothered in maple syrup. Too bad all I have to eat this morning is a measly piece of wheat toast...