Description

These Gingerbread Waffles offer a delightful twist on classic waffles, infused with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and clove. Perfect for holiday breakfasts or cozy brunches, they combine the rich flavors of molasses and candied ginger with a light, fluffy texture achieved by folding in whipped egg whites. Serve them topped with powdered sugar, butter, maple syrup, and extra candied ginger slices for a festive treat.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground clove
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon candied ginger, minced
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon white sugar

Wet Ingredients

1/2 cup molasses
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 egg yolk
3 egg whites

Toppings

Sifted powdered sugar (for topping)
Butter (for serving)
Maple syrup (for serving)
Candied ginger slices (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Waffle Iron: Start by preheating your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and lightly coat it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, allspice, ground ginger, minced candied ginger, brown sugar, and white sugar until well combined.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, molasses, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and softened unsalted butter until fully incorporated and smooth.
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the batter light.
Whip Egg Whites: In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites using a hand mixer or whisk until stiff peaks form, which will help make the waffles fluffy.
Fold in Egg Whites: Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the batter in two additions, gently mixing until just blended without deflating the mixture.
Cook Waffles: Pour the batter onto the preheated waffle iron and cook according to your waffle iron’s instructions, usually 4 to 5 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
Serve: Serve the waffles immediately topped with sifted powdered sugar, a pat of butter, maple syrup, and a few candied ginger slices for extra flavor and decoration.

Notes

Ensure egg whites are whipped to stiff peaks for the best texture.
Do not overmix the batter to keep waffles light and fluffy.
Use fresh spices for optimal flavor.
These waffles can be kept warm in a low oven while finishing the batch.
For a vegan variation, substitute eggs with aquafaba and use plant-based butter and milk alternatives.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Waffle Iron Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 waffle (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
Calories: 290 kcal
Sugar: 12 g
Sodium: 350 mg
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 6 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg

Keywords: gingerbread waffles, holiday waffles, molasses waffles, spiced waffles, festive breakfast