Description
Gingerbread Waffles are the perfect festive breakfast to warm up your holiday mornings. Infused with aromatic spices like ginger, cinnamon, and molasses, these waffles deliver a delightful balance of sweet and spicy flavors without being overly sugary. They’re light, crispy, and easy to whip up, making them an excellent choice for everything from cozy family breakfasts to brunch gatherings with friends. Top them off with maple syrup, whipped cream, or fresh fruit for a customized treat that will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients.
- In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together all wet ingredients until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures until just blended; let rest for about 10 minutes.
- Preheat your waffle iron and spray with cooking spray. Cook batter per waffle iron instructions until golden brown and crispy.
- Keep cooked waffles warm in the oven while you finish the batch.
- Serve warm with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg