Easy Gingerbread Waffles

Maple syrup being poured over a stack of Gingerbread Waffles topped with whipped cream and cinnamon.

These Gingerbread Waffles are warmly spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, sweetened with molasses and brown sugar, and cooked until perfectly crisp on the outside.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword Gingerbread Waffles

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Rest Time 5

Servings servings

Calories 246kcal

Author Jason Decker

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
4 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 & 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoons salt
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the waffle iron over medium heat.
Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and salt to a large mixing bowl and combine.
2 cups all-purpose flour, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 4 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 & 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoons salt
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk the eggs together. Then add the milk, vegetable oil, molasses, and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine.
2 large eggs, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 cup molasses, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry flour mixture, then stir until just combined (don’t overmix!). Allow to rest for 5 minutes.
Grease the waffle iron with cooking spray, then add about 1⁄4 – 1/2 cup batter to the waffle iron and spread it out to the edge. Cook until slightly browned on both sides of the waffle, 3-4 minutes.
Serve the waffles with maple syrup, butter, or whipped cream. Enjoy!

Notes

Preheat Your Waffle Iron: Ensure it’s hot before adding the batter for perfect crispiness.
Don’t Overmix: Mix until just combined to keep the waffles light and fluffy.
Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh spices make a huge difference in flavor.
Rest the Batter: Let the batter sit for a few minutes before cooking for better texture.
Use Cooking Spray: Prevent sticking and achieve a golden-brown finish.
Serve Immediately: For the best texture and warmth, serve waffles right after cooking.

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