Add a festive twist to your breakfast routine with these warm spiced Gingerbread Waffles. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or festive holiday brunch, these waffles are sure to be a hit with your taste buds.
Gingerbread Waffles
Warm spiced Gingerbread Waffles are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside and topped with a simple vanilla glaze. You can basically have a classic holiday cookie for breakfast! They're easy to make, freeze, and make ahead, making them ideal for both busy weekdays and chaotic holiday mornings!
They're the perfect festive holiday breakfast and will leave your kitchen smelling like a winter wonderland.
How Many Waffles Does This Recipe Make?
The answer will vary greatly depending on your waffle maker. This recipe will make about twelve 4-inch square waffles. You may make more or less waffles depending on the size and shape of your waffle iron. I love my large waffle iron that makes four waffles at once.
Variations & Tips
- Eggs - To get these waffles cooking a bit faster, you don't have to separate the egg yolks and whites. You can just put the whole egg in when the recipe says yolks. Your waffles will be a tad less fluffy with this method.
- Buttermilk - If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can use this easy buttermilk substitution with just milk and vinegar. Alternately, you can use 1 cup plain yogurt and 1 cup milk, whisked together.
- Waffles Sticking - If your waffles are sticking to the iron, it likely hasn't cooked long enough to release. If your waffles are sticking and burning, I recommend splashing the iron with some olive oil, and gently wiping with a pastry brush to spread evenly. I don't recommend spray oils as they can ruin the iron.
- Pancakes - This recipe can also be pancakes! Check out the full instructions to make gingerbread pancakes here.
Gingerbread Waffles Toppings Ideas
The recipe below includes how to make a simple vanilla glaze that's just like your favorite gingerbread cookies and can be used like a syrup. But here are some other serving options if you want to mix it up!
- Maple Syrup
- Sugared Cranberries
- Chopped pecans or walnuts
- Yogurt
- Powdered Sugar
- Whipped cream
- Festive Sprinkles
- Caramel sauce
More Festive Breakfast Recipes You'll Love
- Eggnog French Toast - An easy French toast recipe with a festive flair! It combines the creamy richness of eggnog with the classic comfort of French toast.
- Gingerbread Pancakes - Gingerbread in pancake form! These are perfectly festive holiday breakfast to make your family for Christmas morning or a party brunch!
- Eggnog French Toast Casserole - An easy overnight casserole you can make the night before with eggnog and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. It's warm spiced flavors make it an excellent holiday breakfast or brunch!
- Homemade Cinnamon Rolls - Sweet and gooey, these fluffy, buttery homemade rolls pairs perfectly with coffee and will add a special touch to your holiday celebrations.
- Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole - With crispy tater tots and homemade sausage gravy this casserole is a winner for busy mornings, entertaining or holidays! It can be prepped in 20 minutes and is make ahead friendly!
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Gingerbread Waffles
Add a festive twist to your breakfast routine with these warm spiced Gingerbread Waffles. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or festive holiday brunch, these waffles are sure to be a hit with your taste buds.
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Servings: 12 square waffles (4-inches each)
Calories: 306kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs yolks and white separated
- 2 cups buttermilk
- ½ cup coffee cooled to room temperature
- ⅓ cup molasses
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
Powdered Sugar Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 3 to 4 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat waffle maker on medium-high heat. Preheat oven to 200°F. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, allspice, and salt.
- To the dry ingredients, add egg yolks, buttermilk, coffee, butter, and ginger, and whisk until just combined.
- In a separate clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Gently fold into batter.
- Pour about ⅓ cup of the batter into each well of the waffle maker (or less if your waffle maker is smaller) and close the lid. Cook the waffles until crisp, about 4–5 minutes. (Follow the cooking instructions for your waffle maker.)
- Transfer the cooked waffles to the wire rack/baking sheet and keep warm in the preheated oven as you cook the rest. Repeat to cook the remaining batter.
For the Glaze
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all glaze ingredients. Drizzle over waffles when serving.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover waffles covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or toaster.
- Make Ahead: Prepare waffles to recipe instructions. Allow to cool to room temperature. Transfer to a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Freezer Instructions: Prepare waffles to recipe instructions. Allow to cool to room temperature. Transfer to a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat by toasting in the toaster until warmed through. For a lighter toast, you can microwave waffle for about 10 to 30 seconds, and then finish it in the toaster to crisp up the outside.
Nutrition
Serving: 1waffle | Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 257mg | Potassium: 362mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 2mg
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