Description
These Gingerbread Waffles are a perfect seasonal breakfast treat, bursting with warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. With a tender, crispy texture and a rich molasses flavor, they’re wonderfully comforting and ideal for chilly mornings or holiday brunches. Served best with syrup and freshly whipped cream, these waffles will delight your family and guests alike.
Ingredients
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 bean paste
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 fully combined. Then set aside.
- Combine wet ingredients. In a separate large measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the melted butter, whole milk, eggs, molasses, freshly grated ginger, and vanilla bean paste until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine wet and dry. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredient bowl. Whisk the batter well until it is smooth and free of lumps.
- Let batter rest. Allow the batter to rest for 10 minutes to hydrate the flour and meld the flavors. During this time, preheat your waffle iron on high heat to ensure it’s ready.
- Prepare waffle iron. Lightly spray the preheated waffle iron with baking spray to prevent sticking. Use a large portion scoop to evenly distribute the batter onto the iron.
- Cook waffles. Cook the waffles for about 5 minutes, or until they achieve a deep golden brown color and crispy texture. Remove and place cooked waffles on a cooling rack set over a baking tray. Keep them warm by placing them in a low oven as you cook the remaining waffles.
- Serve. Serve the gingerbread waffles warm with maple syrup and freshly whipped cream, or your preferred toppings, for a delightful breakfast or brunch experience.
Notes
- Resting the batter helps improve the texture and flavor, so don’t skip this step.
- If you don’t have vanilla bean paste, you can substitute with vanilla extract.
- The freshly grated ginger adds a bright, spicy note — grating it fresh is recommended for best flavor.
- Keep cooked waffles warm in a low oven (around 200°F) so they stay crispy without drying out.
- These waffles can be frozen and reheated in a toaster for convenient make-ahead breakfasts.
