Gingerbread Waffles Christmas Breakfast Recipe
These Gingerbread Waffles are a festive and flavorful breakfast treat perfect for Christmas morning. Infused with warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, and sweetened with molasses and brown sugar, these waffles offer a cozy holiday twist. Crispy on the outside and tender inside, they’re easy to prepare and delicious topped with a dusting of confectioner’s sugar or your favorite syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 waffles 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry 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
Wet Ingredients
- 1/3 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
- 1 Egg Yolk
- 3/4 Cup Buttermilk
- 1/4 Cup Molasses
- 3 Tablespoons Butter, Melted
Other
- Non-stick Cooking Spray
- Optional: Confectioner’s Sugar for topping
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients—flour, baking powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and ground cloves—until well combined to ensure even distribution of the spices and leavening agents.
- Prepare Wet Mixture: In a separate small bowl, beat the brown sugar and egg yolk together until the mixture becomes fluffy. Then add the buttermilk, molasses, and melted butter, stirring until all the wet ingredients are fully combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the waffles light and tender.
- Preheat Waffle Iron: Preheat your waffle iron and lightly spray it with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy waffle removal.
- Cook Waffles: Spoon the batter quickly onto the preheated waffle iron. Close the lid and cook the waffles until golden brown on both sides, typically about 4-6 minutes depending on your waffle maker.
- Serve: Remove the waffles carefully and serve hot. Optionally, sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar for a festive touch, or top with syrup, butter, or your favorite holiday toppings.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter; a few lumps are okay for tender waffles.
- Make sure the waffle iron is fully preheated to get a crispy exterior.
- You can substitute the buttermilk with an equal amount of milk plus 1 teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar as a souring agent.
- For a richer flavor, serve with whipped cream and a drizzle of maple syrup.
- Egg yolk only is used here to enhance richness without extra egg white firmness.
Keywords: gingerbread waffles, Christmas breakfast, holiday waffles, spiced waffles, molasses waffles
