Gingerbread Waffles Recipe
These Gingerbread Waffles are a delightful twist on classic waffles, infused with warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, sweetened with molasses and sugars, and perfectly crispy on the outside while soft on the inside. Ideal for a cozy breakfast or brunch during the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 waffles 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 ½ tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp. ground cloves
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup whole milk (at room temperature)
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 tsp. freshly grated ginger
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves until well combined. Set this mixture aside.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In a separate large measuring cup, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, whole milk, eggs, molasses, freshly grated ginger, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Whisk thoroughly until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Let batter rest: Set the batter aside to rest for 10 minutes. During this time, preheat your waffle iron on high heat to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare waffle iron: Spray the preheated waffle iron with a baking spray to prevent sticking. Using a large portion scoop, fill the iron with an appropriate amount of batter to cover the cooking surface evenly.
- Cook waffles: Close the waffle iron and cook for approximately 5 minutes, or until the waffles are deeply browned and crispy on the outside. This timing may vary slightly by iron model.
- Keep warm: Place the cooked waffles on a cooling rack set over a baking tray and keep them warm in the oven while cooking the remaining waffles to ensure all are served hot.
- Serve: Serve the gingerbread waffles warm with maple syrup and freshly whipped cream, or your choice of toppings for an extra special treat.
Notes
- Resting the batter allows the flour to hydrate fully, producing a tender waffle texture.
- Using room temperature eggs and milk helps the batter mix more evenly.
- Adjust cooking time based on your waffle iron model to avoid burning.
- For a dairy-free variation, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and butter with coconut oil.
- Store leftover waffles in an airtight container and reheat in a toaster or oven for best texture.
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