Best 11 Gingerbread Waffles Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of gingerbread waffles, a culinary symphony that combines the warmth of spices with the fluffy embrace of waffles. These treats are not just for the holiday season; they are a delectable delight that can be enjoyed all year round. Discover three irresistible recipes in this article, each offering a unique twist on the classic gingerbread flavor.

Our first recipe introduces the Traditional Gingerbread Waffles, a timeless classic that captures the essence of gingerbread in its purest form. With a blend of aromatic spices, molasses, and a touch of orange zest, these waffles are sure to evoke nostalgic memories and create a cozy atmosphere.

Next, we venture into a realm of creativity with the Gingerbread Waffles with Cream Cheese Filling. These waffles elevate the experience with a luscious cream cheese filling, adding a layer of tangy sweetness that perfectly complements the spicy gingerbread flavor. Indulge in the harmonious balance of flavors and textures with every bite.

Finally, the article concludes with a delightful journey into the realm of Gingerbread Waffles with Maple Glaze. This recipe adds a touch of elegance and decadence to the classic gingerbread waffles. The maple glaze, with its rich amber hue and sweet, buttery notes, enhances the flavor profile and creates a delightful symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Whether you're a seasoned waffle enthusiast or a novice seeking a new culinary adventure, these gingerbread waffle recipes will tantalize your taste buds and leave you with a warm and satisfied heart. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your waffle iron, and embark on a delightful journey into the world of gingerbread waffles.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

GINGERBREAD WAFFLES WITH SAUTEED PEARS



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A great change to breakfast. Sprinkle cinnamon over waffles, if desired.

Provided by sjeffery8045

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Waffle Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

7 tablespoons butter, divided
3 ripe Bartlett pears, cored and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
½ teaspoon salt
3 eggs, lightly beaten
¾ cup molasses
½ cup buttermilk
¼ cup milk
¾ cup vanilla yogurt

Steps:

  • Melt 5 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over low heat; remove from burner and set aside.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a very large skillet over medium heat; add pears and cook, turning occasionally, until mostly tender, about 6 minutes. Sprinkle sugar over pears and cook until browned and tender, about 3 minutes. Cover skillet and keep warm over low heat.
  • Combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger, and salt in a large bowl; make a well in the center. Mix melted butter, eggs, molasses, buttermilk, and milk in a separate bowl. Pour butter mixture into the well of the flour mixture and stir just until batter is moistened and slightly lumpy.
  • Preheat and grease a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Pour batter into preheated waffle iron and cook according to manufacturer's instructions; repeat with remaining batter. Serve each waffle with pears and 1 tablespoon vanilla yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 65.9 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 351.1 mg, Sugar 19.5 g

GINGERBREAD WAFFLES WITH HOT CHOCOLATE SAUCE



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Yummy and delicious. These extraordinary waffles are flavored with molasses and spices. Topped with homemade chocolate sauce, they are perfect for a special breakfast treat.

Provided by Michele O'Sullivan

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Waffle Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup light molasses
½ cup butter
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ cup milk
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups boiling water
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, heat molasses and 1/2 cup butter until almost boiling. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in baking soda, milk and egg.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, ginger, cinnamon and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the molasses mixture. Mix until smooth.
  • Spray preheated waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. Pour mix onto hot waffle iron. Cook until golden brown. Serve hot with chocolate sauce.
  • To make chocolate sauce: In a saucepan, combine water, 1 cup sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat and add vanilla and 2 tablespoons butter; stir until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663.6 calories, Carbohydrate 114 g, Cholesterol 83.5 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 1077.7 mg, Sugar 65.1 g

GINGERBREAD BELGIAN WAFFLES



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I like to combine the sweet and spicy taste of gingerbread with the cool and dreamy taste of cream cheese frosting. It's a heavenly way to start the day! -Jannine Fisk, Malden, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 waffles (1-1/2 cups icing).

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup butter, softened
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk
WAFFLES:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 large eggs, separated
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup molasses
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Beat first four ingredients until smooth; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, then milk. Cover and set aside., Preheat Belgian waffle maker. Whisk together first eight waffle ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks, buttermilk, melted butter, molasses and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened., In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Gently fold into batter. Bake waffles according to manufacturers' directions. Drizzle with icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 776 calories, Fat 38g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 219mg cholesterol, Sodium 1188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 97g carbohydrate (63g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

PUMPKIN GINGERBREAD WAFFLES



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I've been working on this as a seasonal breakfast/brunch item for a while. This is the final variation, though I need to work on getting them crisper. I'll be making it through the fall and winter. My daughter's enjoyed it

Provided by Tannic

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 8 waffles, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
4 tablespoons butter, melted and allowed to cool
8 ounces canned pumpkin (1/2 of a can the way we buy it)
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups buttermilk
3 eggs
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, stir well until the spices are well incorporated.
  • don't forget to preheat the waffle iron.
  • Combine the wet ingredients, mix the wet into the dry, Add the cranberries.
  • Sometimes the mixture is too thick, use milk or buttermilk to thin it as needed.
  • These were intended to be cooked in a waffle iron, but sometimes I thin the mixture a bit and use it as pancake batter. They tend to come out soft, even with my waffle maker set hotter, crispness was difficult to achieve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.8, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 174.9, Sodium 1360.2, Carbohydrate 78.2, Fiber 6, Sugar 20.5, Protein 15.8

PUMPKIN-GINGERBREAD WAFFLES



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adapted from Rachael Ray (just slightly... applesauce instead of copious amounts of butter) -- made these for a brunch and they were DELICIOUS!

Provided by ellie3763

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup molasses
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/4 cup applesauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt.
  • In a medium bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar until fluffy, then beat in pumpkin, milk, molasses, melted butter, and applesauce.
  • Stir the wet into dry until just moist. Do not overstir the waffle batter.
  • Grease the waffle iron and cook waffles.
  • Serve with toppings of choice - we chose some high-quality farmers-market syrup!

GINGERBREAD PUMPKIN WAFFLES



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Categories     Bread     Breakfast     Bake     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Squash     Fall     Winter

Number Of Ingredients 27

Waffles:
2 c. flour
¼ c. sugar
1 t. baking powder
1 t. baking soda
¾ t. salt
1½ t. ground cinnamon
1 t. ground ginger
¼ t. grated nutmeg
¼ t. ground cloves
4 large eggs
6 T. butter, melted and cooled
1 c. milk
½ c. sour cream
3 T. unsulfured molasses
1/2 c. pureed pumpkin
Buttermilk Syrup:
1/2 c. butter
1 c. buttermilk
2 c. sugar
2 T. corn syrup
2 t. baking soda
Whipping Cream:
1 c. heavy whipping cream
3 T. sugar
1 t. vanilla
Cinnamon for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. Whisk to blend. In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, butter, milk, sour cream, molasses, and pumpkin and whisk to blend well. Add the wet ingredients to the bowl with the dry ingredients and whisk to combine until all the dry ingredients are incorporated. 2. Preheat a waffle iron. Fill waffle wells and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions. Cook until crisp and golden. Serve immediately with buttermilk syrup and whipping cream. 3. While waffles are cooking, make buttermilk syrup. In LARGE (very important) saucepan combine butter, buttermilk, sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add vanilla and baking soda. Stir as fast as you can--it will foam A LOT. Pour over pancakes and enjoy. 4. For whipping cream: combine whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla in medium bowl and beat with electric hand mixer until peaks form. Put a dollop on top of your waffles and sprinkle with cinnamon.

GINGERBREAD WAFFLES



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A real tasty treat and smells great too! These waffles will impress your breakfast guests, and they are also more nutritious than regular waffles.

Provided by DIANA38

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Waffle Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 tablespoons molasses
¼ cup liquid egg substitute
½ cup Kamut® flour
½ cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
⅛ teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
¾ cup boiling water, or as needed

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix the butter, molasses and egg substitute with an electric mixer until smooth. In a separate bowl, stir together the Kamut flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon and cloves. Stir the dry ingredients into the molasses mixture alternating with the water, beginning and ending with the flour, stir just until blended.
  • Preheat the waffle iron, and coat with cooking spray. Spoon the desired amount of batter onto the hot iron, and cook until steam stops coming out, and waffles don't stick to the iron. Continue with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 309.1 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

GINGERBREAD WAFFLES



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Make and share this Gingerbread Waffles recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Divinemom5

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients.
  • Sift into bowl and set aside.
  • Beat eggs and sugar until thick and foamy.
  • Stir in buttermilk and molasses.
  • Add to dry ingredients and stir until moistened.
  • Stir in margarine.
  • Pour 1 and 1/4 cups batter onto preheated, greased waffle iron.
  • Cook until done.
  • Seve with sliced bananas and whipped cream.

GINGERBREAD WAFFLES



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Make and share this Gingerbread Waffles recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gingerbear

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups waffle mix or 3 cups baking mix (such as Bisquick)
2 eggs
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1/2 cup light molasses
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 can apple pie filling
1 container whipped topping
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat waffle maker.
  • Place waffle mix in large bowl and stir in eggs, evaporated milk, molasses, brown sugar, cinnamon and ginger.
  • Pour batter into waffle maker and cook until deep golden, being careful not to overcook.
  • Continue preparing waffle until batter is gone.
  • Heat apple pie filling and spoon some on each waffle.
  • Garnish each waffle with a dollop of whipped topping and sprinkling of cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1347.7, Fat 95, SaturatedFat 58.5, Cholesterol 390.9, Sodium 661.3, Carbohydrate 112.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 70.2, Protein 18.9

GINGERBREAD WAFFLES



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Our family enjoys all types of waffles, but these are our favorite. They're softer than traditional waffles and the combination of spices provides a unique flavor. -Ann Nace, Perkasie, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 waffles (about 4 inches).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, separated, room temperature
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup molasses
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup chopped raisins
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
Assorted fresh fruit, butter and maple syrup

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, baking soda, mustard and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, beat brown sugar and egg yolk until fluffy. Add buttermilk, molasses and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Add raisins. In a small bowl, beat egg white and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gently fold into batter. Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Top as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 830mg sodium, Carbohydrate 92g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

GINGERBREAD WAFFLES



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Your family and guests will go crazy for these gingerbread waffles. They're light, airy, and slightly crisp on the outside. You taste the ginger flavor, but it's less sweet than a piece of gingerbread. Great if you're having guests during the holidays. Use Virginia's suggestion and make them ahead of time. Come the morning, pop...

Provided by virginia duncan

Categories     Waffles

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ginger
1/4 c sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 c buttermilk
1/2 c molasses
1/3 c shortening, melted

Steps:

  • 1. Combine first 6 ingredients; set aside.
  • 2. Combine eggs, buttermilk, molasses, and melted shortening. Stir well.
  • 3. Add to flour mixture, stirring until blended.
  • 4. Pour batter into a preheated and oiled waffle iron.
  • 5. Cook until waffle cooked through and golden brown.
  • 6. Serve with butter and syrup. Waffles may be frozen and reheated in the microwave or oven.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ginger. Fresh ginger has a more intense flavor than ground ginger, and it will give your waffles a more authentic gingerbread taste.
  • Grate the ginger finely. This will help to distribute the flavor evenly throughout the waffles.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the waffles tough.
  • Cook the waffles on a hot waffle iron. This will help to create a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior.
  • Serve the waffles warm. Gingerbread waffles are best served warm, with your favorite toppings.

Conclusion:

Gingerbread waffles are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. They are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite toppings. So next time you're looking for a special breakfast or brunch recipe, give gingerbread waffles a try!

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