Gingerbread Waffles

These waffles are flavored with the warm spices of gingerbread. They are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and are wonderful for enjoying the flavors of the holidays any time of year. 

Although you might think of making these gingerbread waffles around the holidays, once you try these, you will want to enjoy them all year long.   

After baking and enjoying gingerbread scones, I was still craving the flavors. Plus, today just happens to be National Waffle Day, the perfect "holiday" for making these. 

If you have any extra waffles, you can freeze them and reheat them in the toaster oven for a warming and gingery breakfast later. In fact, this recipe makes enough waffles for ten servings, and we totally welcomed the leftovers. 

Ingredients in These Gingerbread Waffles:

From the Pantry: All purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 

Spices: Ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves. 

Molasses: Use unsulfered molasses. 

From the Refrigerator: Eggs, butter, milk, and sour cream. 

To Make These Waffles:

These waffles are pretty easy to make and do not require a lot of extra bowls. 

First, whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder and soda, and the spices) in a large bowl and the wet ingredients (eggs, melted butter, milk, sour cream, and molasses) in another bowl. 

Next, pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and combine everything with a rubber spatula. 

Finally, heat your waffle iron and cook the batter according to the instructions on your waffle iron. As you are making the waffles, you can place the already cooked ones on a baking sheet in a 200 degree F oven to keep them warm before serving. 

Serve these waffles dusted with powdered sugar, topped with butter and maple syrup, or with whipped cream or crème fraîche. They are also delicious with warmed maple syrup and toasted pecans. 

Equipment You May Need:

Waffle Iron: When I finally bought a waffle iron to make Liege-style waffles, I bought a Belgian waffle maker that makes one waffle at a time. It's small and easy to store, and works great without being too fancy. I used this waffle maker to make these gingerbread waffles. 

I also have some waffle plates for a griddle that has removable plates for using as a panini press, grill, or griddle. It's similar in size to a traditional waffle maker. You can use the batter in any waffle maker. Just follow the manufacturers instruction. 

One of these days I might break down and buy a full-sized waffle iron... 

Make-Ahead and Storage:

It's easy to make these waffles in advance and keep them in the freezer for reheating for a quick and delicious breakfast every morning all week long. 

More Waffle Recipes You May Also Enjoy:

Cornmeal Waffles

Liege-Style Waffles

Sourdough Belgian Waffles

Eggnog Waffles

Hash Brown Potato Waffles - Your waffle maker makes the crispiest hash browns! 

Happy National Waffle Day!! 

This week, the Sunday Funday Group is celebrating National Waffle Day....

• Apple Cinnamon Waffles from Mayuri's Jikoni
• Bacon Cheddar Spinach Waffles from Food Lust People Love
• Gingerbread Waffles from Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Gluten Free Waffles with Poached Pears in Balsamic Reduction from Sid's Sea Palm Cooking
• Keto Spiced Omelette Waffles from Sneha's Recipe 
• Oatmeal Waffles from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Protein Waffles from Our Good Life
• Waffle Cupcakes from Amy's Cooking Adventures

Gingerbread Waffles

Yield: 10 servings

Author: Karen Kerr

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 30 MinTotal time: 45 Min

These waffles are flavored with the warm spices of gingerbread. They are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and are wonderful for enjoying the flavors of the holidays any time of year. 

Ingredients

• 260 grams (2 cups) unbleached all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teapoon ground cloves
• 4 large eggs
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3 tablespoons molasses

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
2. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, milk, sour cream, and molasses.
3. Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients and fold everything together until just combined.
4. Cook the waffles according to the directions on your waffle maker.
5. For my Belgian waffle iron, each waffle took 5 minutes. Serve immediately or keep warm on a baking sheet in a 200 degree oven as you are cooking each waffle.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

259

Fat (grams)

12 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

7 g

Carbs (grams)

32 g

Fiber (grams)

1 g

Net carbs

31 g

Sugar (grams)

11 g

Protein (grams)

6 g

Cholesterol (grams)

102 mg

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Recipe adapted from Everyday Annie.