Description
These Gingerbread Waffles are a cozy and flavorful twist on classic waffles, infused with warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Perfect for holiday breakfasts or a comforting weekend treat, they feature a rich molasses sweetness balanced by a hint of freshly grated ginger. Crispy on the outside and soft inside, serve them warm with syrup and whipped cream for a delightful 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 all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves until evenly combined. Set aside.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate large measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, whole milk, eggs, molasses, freshly grated ginger, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.
- Combine batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl. Whisk thoroughly until the batter is smooth without lumps.
- Rest the batter: Let the batter rest for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat your waffle iron on high heat to ensure it cooks the waffles evenly and crisply.
- Cook waffles: Spray the preheated waffle iron with baking spray to prevent sticking. Use a large scoop to pour the batter into the waffle iron, spreading evenly. Cook the waffles for about 5 minutes, or until they turn deeply brown and develop a crispy exterior.
- Keep warm: Transfer cooked waffles to a cooling rack over a baking tray and place in a low-temperature oven to keep warm while you cook the remaining waffles.
- Serve: Serve waffles warm with maple syrup and freshly whipped cream if desired. Enjoy your festive, ginger-spiced waffles!
Notes
- Leftover waffles can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- For longer storage, freeze waffles in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months.
- Reheat frozen waffles in a toaster or oven to restore crispiness.
- Adjust spice levels by adding more or less ground ginger and cinnamon according to taste.
- Use room temperature ingredients to achieve the best batter consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
