Gingerbread Waffles Maple Syrup (Printable Version)

Fluffy spiced waffles infused with warm gingerbread flavors and topped with maple syrup.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons 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

→ Wet Ingredients

10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 1 1/2 cups whole milk
12 - 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
13 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ To Serve

15 - Maple syrup, warmed
16 - Optional: whipped cream
17 - Optional: chopped toasted pecans

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat the waffle iron following the manufacturer's instructions.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat eggs, then add milk, molasses, melted butter, and vanilla extract; whisk until combined.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; small lumps are acceptable.
05 - Lightly grease the waffle iron with oil or nonstick spray.
06 - Pour 1/2 to 3/4 cup batter onto the preheated waffle iron and cook 3 to 5 minutes until golden and crisp.
07 - Place cooked waffles in a low oven set to 200°F (95°C) to keep warm while cooking remaining waffles.
08 - Serve waffles hot with warmed maple syrup and, if desired, whipped cream and toasted pecans.

# Tips from hearthlykitchen:

01 -
  • They taste like a cozy memory but come together faster than you'd expect on a busy morning.
  • The spice balance is generous enough to actually taste it, but the molasses keeps everything from getting sharp or overwhelming.
  • One batch easily feeds four people, and leftovers freeze beautifully for those mornings when you need comfort food in five minutes.
02 -
  • Don't overmix the batter—if you do, the waffles will be tough and dense instead of tender and crisp. Stir just until the dry streaks disappear.
  • The waffle iron temperature matters more than the exact cooking time, so watch for steam to almost completely stop coming out the sides before you open it.
03 -
  • Let your melted butter cool for a minute or two after you melt it so it doesn't scramble the eggs when you mix everything together.
  • If you can find unsulfured molasses, it tastes cleaner and less bitter than regular—it's worth seeking out for this recipe.

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