Christmas Morning Gingerbread Waffles Recipe
Celebrate Christmas morning with these festive Gingerbread Waffles that boast warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, blended into a rich, molasses-sweetened batter. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they’re perfect served with syrup and whipped cream for a cozy holiday breakfast treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 waffles (about 2 waffles per serving) 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, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves until well combined. Set aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate large measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, whole milk, large eggs, molasses, freshly grated ginger, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
- Make the Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Whisk everything together thoroughly until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Rest the Batter: Allow the batter to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat your waffle iron to high heat to ensure it’s hot enough for crispy waffles.
- Cook the Waffles: Spray the preheated waffle iron with baking spray to prevent sticking. Using a large scoop, pour batter onto the waffle iron, spreading gently if needed. Cook each waffle for about 5 minutes, or until they are deeply browned and have a crisp texture.
- Keep Warm: Transfer cooked waffles to a cooling rack set over a baking tray and place them inside a warm oven to keep while you cook the remaining waffles. This helps maintain their crispness.
- Serve: Serve the gingerbread waffles warm with syrup and freshly whipped cream, if desired, for a festive and delicious breakfast experience.
Notes
- Leftover waffles can be refrigerated for up to four days in an airtight container or frozen for up to three months in a freezer-safe bag.
- The batter is versatile and can also be used to make pancakes if desired.
- For best results, ensure all wet ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
- Use baking spray on the waffle iron between batches to prevent sticking and to achieve even browning.
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