Description
These homemade Gingerbread Waffles are a delightful twist on classic waffles, infused with warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Perfect for cozy mornings or holiday breakfasts, they feature a rich molasses flavor and a crisp, golden exterior with a tender inside. Serve them warm with syrup and freshly whipped cream for an irresistible treat.
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 all-purpose 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 melted butter, whole milk, eggs, molasses, freshly grated ginger, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Blend wet and dry mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredient bowl and whisk thoroughly until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Rest the batter: Let the batter rest for 10 minutes to allow the ingredients to meld and for the leavening agents to activate, ensuring light, fluffy waffles.
- Preheat waffle iron: While the batter rests, preheat your waffle iron on high heat to ensure it is hot enough to crisp the waffles properly.
- Prepare waffle iron & cook: Spray the preheated waffle iron with baking spray to prevent sticking. Use a large portion scoop to fill the iron with batter. Close and cook the waffles for about 5 minutes or until they are deeply browned and crispy.
- Keep waffles warm: Transfer the cooked waffles onto a cooling rack set over a baking tray and place them in a warm oven to keep while cooking the remaining waffles, maintaining their crispness.
- Serve: Serve the waffles warm with maple syrup and freshly whipped cream or your favorite toppings for a festive breakfast treat.
Notes
- Leftover waffles can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Freeze leftover waffles in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months to enjoy later.
- For extra crispiness, reheat waffles in a toaster or oven instead of a microwave.
- Adjust the amount of molasses to your taste preference for sweetness and depth of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
