In a large bowl, sift together House-Autry Yellow Plain Corn Meal, baking powder, salt, sugar and pumpkin pie spice; set aside. In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks; whisk in milk and melted shortening. Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry; fold into yolk mixture.

Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients; whisk to combine completely and eliminate lumps. Add vanilla extract. Pour batter into a well-greased, preheated waffle iron. Cook for 5 minutes, or until no steam escapes.