It's always a crap shot but better to err on too little
Can't tell ya how many times I flooded the countertop with bubbled out batter for erring on the side of too much. One other fact from waffle cooking lore: When the steam subsides, they're done. Love the steam and oh the fragrance of butter and vanilla mmm mmm--much more intimate than cakes in the oven. They look fine. I love 'em dark. Would love to have one now before bed with soft butter, warm Maple syrup ,and cold milk. Sweet dreams, Fred.