Description
Festive Gingerbread Waffles combine warm spices with classic holiday charm. Molasses and brown sugar create rich, comforting flavors that invite you to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
Wet Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/3 cup (79 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) milk
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons molasses
Syrup Ingredients:
- 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Sift together flour, granulated sweetener, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves into a spacious mixing vessel.
- Whisk egg yolks with vegetable oil, whole milk, Greek yogurt, and dark molasses until thoroughly blended and smooth.
- In a separate pristine bowl, whip egg whites using an electric mixer until they form rigid, glossy peaks that maintain their shape.
- Gently pour liquid mixture into dry ingredients, stirring until just combined without overmixing; delicately fold in whipped egg whites maintaining their airy texture.
- Preheat waffle iron to medium-high setting (around 375°F), lightly coating surfaces with non-stick cooking spray between each waffle.
- Ladle batter into heated waffle iron, cooking approximately 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crisp edges develop.
- For accompanying syrup, combine brown sugar, unsalted butter, and heavy cream in a saucepan, simmering over medium heat for 4-5 minutes while continuously stirring.
- Remove syrup from heat, quickly incorporate vanilla extract and baking soda, whisking until mixture becomes smooth and slightly foamy.
- Serve waffles immediately, drizzling warm spiced syrup over top and garnishing with optional dusting of powdered sugar or additional ground spices.
Notes
- Whisk dry ingredients thoroughly to distribute spices evenly and prevent clumping for a smooth, flavorful waffle.
- Separate eggs carefully, ensuring no yolk contaminates whites for perfect, fluffy meringue-like texture.
- Fold egg whites gently to maintain their airy structure, creating lighter, more delicate waffles with crisp edges.
- For gluten-free option, substitute wheat flour with almond or oat flour, adjusting liquid ratio slightly to maintain consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 569
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 576 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg