Easy Pecan Waffles with Pecan Praline Sauce - Diamond Nuts

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 cup Diamond of California® Chopped Pecans
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
• 4 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup Diamond of California® Pecan Halves
• 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup milk
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 8 tbsp (one stick) unsalted butter, melted