Description
These Gingerbread Waffles combine warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves with a rich molasses flavor, creating a cozy and festive breakfast treat. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, they are perfect for holiday mornings or any time you crave a sweet and spicy start to your day.
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.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate 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 homogenous.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk thoroughly until the batter is smooth without any lumps.
- Rest Batter: Allow the batter to rest for 10 minutes to let the ingredients meld and the leavening agents activate. During this time, preheat your 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 carefully pour enough batter onto the iron to cover the surface evenly but not overflowing.
- Cook Waffles: Close the waffle iron and cook for about 5 minutes, until the waffles are deeply browned and crispy on the outside.
- Keep Warm: Remove the cooked waffles and place them on a cooling rack set over a baking tray. Keep them warm in the oven while you cook the remaining waffles to maintain their crispiness.
- Serve: Serve the warm gingerbread waffles with syrup and freshly whipped cream or your favorite toppings for a delicious breakfast or brunch.
Notes
- Leftover waffles can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days or frozen in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months.
- Reheat waffles in a toaster or oven to restore crispiness before serving.
- Freshly grated ginger enhances the fresh spice flavor, but you can adjust to taste or substitute with an additional ¼ teaspoon ground ginger if needed.
- Ensure your waffle iron is fully preheated for the best texture and browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle (approximate)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
