Description
These Gingerbread Waffles are a delightful holiday treat combining warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves with a rich molasses flavor. Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these waffles are ideal for festive breakfasts or brunches, served with syrup and whipped cream.
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 flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves until well combined. Set aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the melted butter, whole milk, eggs, molasses, freshly grated ginger, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with 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. This resting period helps the leavening agents activate and results in fluffier waffles.
- Preheat the Waffle Iron: While the batter rests, preheat your waffle iron on high heat to ensure a crispy exterior.
- Prepare and Cook Waffles: Lightly spray the preheated waffle iron with baking spray to prevent sticking. Using a large portion scoop, fill the waffle iron with batter. Cook for approximately 5 minutes, or until the waffles are deeply brown and crisp on the outside.
- Keep Waffles Warm: Transfer cooked waffles to a cooling rack set over a baking tray. Place them in a preheated oven to keep warm while cooking the remaining waffles.
- Serve: Serve the gingerbread waffles warm, topped with syrup and freshly whipped cream, if desired, for a festive touch.
Notes
- Leftover waffles can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- You can freeze leftover waffles in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months; reheat in a toaster or oven for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
