Who wouldn’t want to wake up Christmas morning – or any morning for that matter – with the aroma of these delicious & simple Chocolate Gingerbread Waffles wafting through the house?
One of the things we came to love this year were waffles. Whether we were out at a restaurant and saw waffles on the menu (we’d always order them!) or decided to make a batch or two, waffles were always on our mind. My husband is more of a savory waffle lover, so he’s a fan of my Savory Cheddar Sage Waffles. I’m torn between traditional Belgian Waffles or these Hazelnut & Coconut Whole Wheat Waffles – I like them sweet!
A great compromise are these Chocolate Gingerbread Waffles and although they sound sweet, they’re not sweet enough to think about dessert. A touch of molasses and a couple tablespoons of cacao powder gives these waffles their gorgeous color – but they also are the only sweeteners in this recipe. So it lends itself to drawing it in syrup and powdered sugar like I did here or can easily be topped with a poached egg and bacon for a savory/sweet breakfast or brunch item. Whichever way you go, these waffles will steer you always in the correct way!
Chocolate Gingerbread Waffles
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- 3 tablespoons cacao powder
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon molasses
Instructions
- In two separate bowls, whisk the dry ingredients in one and the wet ingredients in the other.
- Combine both bowls and whisk until everything is combined.
- Heat your waffle iron, grease, and cook as instructed per waffle maker manual.
- Serve hot with real maple syrup and powdered sugar.
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Disclaimer: No monetary compensation was offered in this partnership, I’m just sharing a fun opportunity with my readers – plus I loved how this brewer reminded me of how my Mom brews coffee back in the Dominican Republic!
Your waffle recipes are great! Plan to try each and every one. Thank you!
omgeeee so AHHHMAZING!!! These waffles are the perfect Christmas morning breakfast!