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If you love gingerbread, you’ve got to mix it up and try more variations! This is a Christmas breakfast twist on the Belgian waffle. Gingerbread Waffles are a delicious and festive way to enjoy the holiday season. If you love gingerbread, you’re going to really enjoy these. The waffle batter is full of flavor and they bake with a great crunchy exterior. Don’t blame me if this becomes your new Christmas morning tradition.
Of all of the Christmas flavors – hazelnut, peppermint, red velvet – gingerbread is my favorite. It’s got a sweet and spicy flavor that can’t be beat. Our family finds so many excuses to enjoy the flavor all day long. Gingerbread Cheesecake Dip is our go-to snack and this is our annual Christmas breakfast after opening the gifts.
The best part? You can make this batter ahead of time and just put it into your waffle make in the morning. So prep the batter the night before and enjoy as a quicker breakfast the next morning.
Classic Gingerbread Waffles Christmas Breakfast Recipe
Homemade waffles taste so much better than store-bought mix. It’s just mixing together wet and dry ingredients, just like any baking recipe. In the end, you get a great fluffy waffle that has a crisp exterior (depending on how long you bake them in your waffle iron). We’ve made these in a classic Belgian Waffle Maker AND our Mickey Waffle Maker.
What To Serve With Your Gingerbread Waffles
Of course you’re going to need some maple syrup. These waffles look amazing with some powdered sugar dusted on top too. It’s a great finishing option and really brings out the golden color of the waffle. If you’re making a true brunch, add some breakfast meats to complete the meal – sausage, bacon or ham. I love a fresh pot of coffee as well. It’s just warm and comforting with your waffles.
Tips To Making The Perfect Christmas Homemade Waffles Every Time
- Read the instructions of your waffle maker, because every one has a different cooking time!
- Separate the egg whites from the egg yolks (like in this Gingerbread Waffles recipe).
- Use non-stick cooking spray on the tops and bottoms of the waffle maker.
- Don’t lift the lid and peak too early.
- Measure the same amount of batter for every waffle to create consistency.
- Buttermilk is better to use than traditional milk and don’t over mix your batter.
How To Prepare Make-Ahead Gingerbread Waffles
If you don’t want to spend as much time baking waffles in the morning, you’ll need to prep the batter beforehand. You can mix the wet and dry ingredients together and keep it in the refrigerator overnight. Then you just pull the batter out for fresh waffles in the morning. They’re just as good!
Can You Freeze Gingerbread Christmas Waffles?
After you’ve made your waffles, you can freeze them in a freezer bags and they’ll be good for 3. months. You can even use the toaster to reheat them from frozen! This is an awesome way to meal prep for breakfast during the weekdays that isn’t boring.
What You’ll Need From The Store:
- All Purpose Flour
- Baking Powder
- Ground Ginger
- Ground Cinnamon
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Ground Cloves
- Brown Sugar
- Egg
- Buttermilk
- Molasses
- Butter
- Non-stick Cooking Spray
- Optional: Confectioner’s Sugar
How To Make This Christmas Gingerbread Waffles Recipe
In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients – the dry ingredients.
In a small bowl, beat the brown sugar and egg yolk until fluffy.
Add the buttermilk, molasses and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined.
Quickly spoon onto a preheated waffle iron that’s been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Bake until golden brown on both sides. Sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar, if desired.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 Cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 3/4 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/8 Teaspoon Ground Cloves
- 1/3 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
- 1 Egg Yolk
- 3/4 Cup Buttermilk
- 1/4 Cup Molasses
- 3 Tablespoons Butter, Melted
- Non-stick Cooking Spray
- Optional: Confectioner's Sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the first secon ingredients. In a small bowl, beat the brown sugar and egg yolk until fluffy. Add the buttermilk, molasses and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined.
- Quickly spoon onto a preheated waffle iron that's been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- Bake until golden brown on both sides. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar, if desired.
Notes
- To make this recipe the night beforehand, mix the wet and dry ingredients together to make a batter and keep in the refrigerator. Make the waffles, as directed, in the morning.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 233Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 330mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 1gSugar: 31gProtein: 3g
**Nutrition is calculated by a third party. Actual vales may vary.
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FAQs
Brussels Waffle
Brussels waffles are big rectangular waffles that are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside with large deep pockets. Usually served for dessert with powdered sugar or whipped cream and fruit, these waffles are a favorite around the world.
What makes waffles gummy? ›
Not waiting until the iron heats up properly means your waffles will cook, but never achieve that satisfyingly crisp exterior. Overworking the batter will leave your waffles dense and chewy instead of light and airy. And stacking even the most perfect waffles will cause them to become soggy and limp in minutes.
How do you eat waffles for breakfast? ›
Eating a Waffle the Basic Way
- Spread butter over top of the warm waffle, and then drizzle maple syrup on top until the syrup runs down the sides of the waffle.
- Spread a layer of sliced strawberries or sliced bananas on top of the waffle, and then cover the fruit with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
Serve with fruit and whipped cream and a dusting of icing sugar, or serve them simply with maple syrup.
What's the difference between waffles and Belgian waffles? ›
The Difference Between Belgian Waffles and Regular Waffles
Belgian waffles have extra-deep pockets—the better for filling with butter, jam, maple syrup, or whipped cream. They're sometimes made with egg whites to give them their signature crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside texture.
What are German waffles called? ›
Bergische waffles, or Waffles from Berg county, are a specialty of the German region of Bergisches Land.
What is the best flour to use for waffles? ›
On the flip side, waffles aren't as flaky-delicate as baked goods, making pastry flour too fine for the job. Good old AP, or all-purpose, flour is where it's at. If you want to sprinkle in a tablespoon or two of buckwheat or rye flour for added nutty heft, go for it.
What makes waffles taste better? ›
- Bacon! ...
- A handful of blueberries or other small or sliced berries.
- Miniature chocolate chips. ...
- Miniature cinnamon chips. ...
- Peanut butter (about 1/4 cup peanut butter for every cup of flour). ...
- 1/2 cup cocoa with 1/3 cup sugar.
- 1 cup crushed pineapples (drained well); top finished waffles with whipped cream and coconut flakes.
Make Sure Your Waffle Iron Is Hot
You should actually hear the batter sizzle on contact. The outer crust will immediately begin to set and crisp. Moisture in the batter quickly turns to steam and evaporates out the sides of the pan. If the iron isn't hot, none of this happens and the waffles will be soggy and squishy.
What drink goes best with waffles? ›
Waffle and co*cktail Pairings
- Cheese & Bacon-Filled Waffles with Smoky Bacon Bloody Mary.
- Cinnamon Roll Waffles with Moscow Mule.
- Vanilla Berry Waffles with Smokey Tequila Grapefruit co*cktail.
French people don't eat pancakes or waffles for breakfast; they eat baguette and croissants, savory. Almost every French person drinks some coffee in the morning.
How do you eat Viking waffles? ›
Ways to heat & eat the Viking Waffles:
- Toast (a panini toaster fits the Viking Waffle perfectly)
- Microwave for 30 sec.
- Heat on a skillet (with butter/coconut oil for a slight crispier texture)
- Grill in oven for 392 F for 5 min.
- Eat cold straight off the package.
Here are some tips:
- Strike while the iron's hot. If your waffles come out pale and soft, it could be because the appliance isn't hot enough. ...
- Whip your whites. ...
- Opt for oil instead of butter. ...
- Try a yeasted-waffle recipe. ...
- Add cornstarch. ...
- Finish them in the oven.
Is Belgian waffle batter the same as pancake batter? Belgian waffles and pancakes are made with mostly the same ingredients including flour, sugar, eggs, and milk. However, Belgian waffles use yeast and egg whites in the recipe, whereas pancakes use baking powder.
What to put on top of waffles? ›
7 Topping Ideas for Making Scrumptious Waffles
- Berry Compote. A berry compote is a simple yet delicious topping that is perfect for waffles. ...
- Bacon and Fried Egg. ...
- Peanut Butter and Jelly. ...
- Nutella and Banana. ...
- Cinnamon Sugar. ...
- Lemon Curd and Whipped Cream. ...
- Avocado and Tomato.
A stroopwafel's wafer layers are made from a stiff dough of flour, butter, brown sugar, yeast, milk, and eggs that has been pressed in a hot waffle iron until crisp.
What are the waffle snacks called? ›
The Stroopwafel is an authentic Dutch product and therefore has no direct translation. However, a Stroopwafel is sometimes called a Syrup waffle or Treacle Waffle. Other names or phrases for a Stroopwafel are ''Dutch caramel waffle cookie'' or waffle cookie with caramel''.
What do Belgians eat on waffles? ›
Many Belgians are waffle purists, enjoying them with nothing but a dusting of powdered sugar. We recommend trying a waffle or two this way to have the experience in its unadulterated form…but don't skip chocolate, caramel, Nutella, all sorts of fresh fruits, and whipped cream if that's your thing.
What is the name of the Belgian waffle? ›
Legend has it that the Liège waffle was invented when the Prince-Bishop of Liège, a city in the Belgian region of Wallonia, asked his cook to create a pastry made with lots of sugar. The Prince-Bishop's sweet tooth paid off for the rest of us, because Liege waffles have become a mainstay of Belgian cuisine.
