Gingerbread Waffles with Syrup (Print version)
Warm spiced waffles infused with gingerbread flavors and drizzled with rich maple syrup.
# What you'll need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons ground ginger
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
07 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 1 1/2 cups whole milk
12 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
13 - 1/4 cup molasses
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ To Serve
15 - Maple syrup, warmed
16 - Whipped cream (optional)
17 - Fresh berries (optional)
# How to make it:
01 - Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients: flour, brown sugar, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add milk, melted butter, molasses, and vanilla extract; whisk until fully combined.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep a few lumps.
05 - Lightly grease the waffle iron with butter or non-stick spray.
06 - Pour batter onto the preheated waffle iron as per your iron’s capacity. Close and cook until waffles are golden brown and crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes.
07 - Serve immediately with warm maple syrup, and optionally, whipped cream or fresh berries.
# Expert suggestions:
01 -
- The blend of gingerbread spices with traditional waffles creates a festive twist that surprises and delights your taste buds
- This recipe became a favorite because it is fast, easy, and brings the holidays to your breakfast table anytime
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- Don’t skip warming the maple syrup—it makes every bite feel like a cozy celebration
- Discovering that a pinch of black pepper in the batter gives a subtle kick changed all my future batches
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- Lightly grease your waffle iron each time to maintain crisp edges
- Resting the batter for 10 minutes before cooking helps the flavors meld beautifully