Gingerbread Waffles with Cream (Printable View)

Warm spiced waffles infused with classic gingerbread flavors, topped with fluffy whipped cream.

# Ingredient List:

→ Waffle Batter

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 2 teaspoons ground ginger
07 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 1 3/4 cups whole milk
12 - 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
13 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Whipped Cream

15 - 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
16 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
17 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's guidelines.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg until evenly combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, whole milk, molasses, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined; avoid overmixing to maintain waffle texture.
05 - Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron. Pour approximately 1/2 to 2/3 cup batter onto the center, close lid, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
06 - Meanwhile, in a chilled bowl, beat cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with a hand mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
07 - Plate warm waffles and top with generous dollops of freshly whipped cream.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The warm spices create that cozy feeling you crave on cool mornings, and honestly, they make your whole house smell incredible
  • They come together faster than you'd expect for something that tastes this special and festive
  • The molasses adds this deep richness that regular pancakes could never match
02 -
  • Don't skip the molasses—it's what separates a good gingerbread waffle from one that tastes like regular waffles with spices thrown in
  • A cold bowl for your whipped cream makes an enormous difference; take thirty seconds to put it in the freezer before you start
  • The batter can sit for a few minutes while your waffle iron preheats, but not much longer or it loses its lift
03 -
  • The secret to non-sticky waffle iron is a light coating of butter or cooking spray before each waffle—not the batter itself
  • If you like your waffles extra crispy, cook them a bit longer than you think; they firm up as they cool
  • Room temperature batter spreads more easily than cold batter, so let it sit for a minute or two after mixing

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