Description
Deliciously spiced gingerbread waffles combine classic holiday flavors like molasses, cinnamon, and fresh ginger into a crispy, golden waffle that’s perfect for festive breakfasts or brunches.
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
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves until fully incorporated. Set this mixture aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate large measuring cup or bowl, whisk the melted butter, whole milk, eggs, molasses, freshly grated ginger, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Whisk thoroughly until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Rest the Batter: Allow the batter to rest for 10 minutes to allow the leavening agents to activate and flavors to meld. During this time, preheat the waffle iron on high heat.
- Prepare Waffle Iron: Spray the preheated waffle iron with baking spray to prevent sticking. Use a large portion scoop to fill the iron evenly with batter.
- Cook Waffles: Cook the waffles in the preheated iron for about 5 minutes or until they are deeply browned and crispy. Remove and place cooked waffles on a cooling rack set over a baking tray. Place them in the oven to keep warm while cooking the remaining waffles.
- Serve: Serve the gingerbread waffles warm with syrup and freshly whipped cream, if desired, to enhance their rich spices and moist texture.
Notes
- For crispier waffles, ensure the waffle iron is fully preheated before cooking.
- Resting the batter helps develop flavor and improves texture.
- Freshly grated ginger adds a bright, zesty note—don’t substitute with ground ginger for this ingredient.
- Waffles can be kept warm in a low oven (about 200°F) while finishing the batch.
- Leftover waffles can be frozen and reheated in a toaster or oven for a quick breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: gingerbread waffles, holiday waffles, spiced waffles, molasses waffles, festive breakfast, brunch recipes
