Preheat waffle maker according to manufacturers directions.

In a large bowl, combine the flour baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.

In another large bowl, whisk egg yolks, butter, sugar, buttermilk and vanilla extract together until combined.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk gently until smooth. Add the mini chocolate chips. Do Not Over-mix.

In a medium bowl, beat together egg whites with cream of tartar with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently fold egg whites into the batter.

Pour 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup batter into preheated waffle maker, amount will depend on the type of waffle maker using, close the lid and cook the waffles until the green light goes off, my waffle maker, or until waffles are golden brown. Transfer waffles to a cooling rack, repeat with all batter. Allow waffles to completely cool before adding ice cream.

Remove ice cream from freezer. Allow to thaw 20 minutes or longer, to soften. When ice cream is soft enough to handle, spread softened ice cream on one waffle, top with second waffle, slightly press down. Wrap waffles in saran wrap. Store in freezer.