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Home » Breakfast » Gingerbread Waffles

Gingerbread Waffles

Created: December 18, 2013 Updated: May 16, 2022 by lyuba 28 Comments

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Gingerbread waffles will make a perfect breakfast for a holiday morning! Fluffy, delicious waffles that taste like a favorite holiday cookie!

ginger bread waffles with whipped cream on top on a black plate with a fork to the right

Gingerbread cookies are my favorite cookie of the holiday season. I only make them in December for the same reason as I only make pumpkin recipes in the fall. It makes it so much more special to serve it only during the holidays.

You know, they are Santa’s favorite cookie too! At least they are around here.

So why not take this awesome holiday cookie and turn them into an awesome holiday breakfast?! That is just what I did when I made these waffles. They turned out delicious and I even froze some for the week. They didn’t last a week…

close up horizonal ginger bread waffles with whipped cream on top on a brown plate with a fork to the right

stack of gingerbread waffles with a whipped topping on small plate with fork at the bottom right of plate on a brown placemat. 2 brown and tan jars in background to the left

Gingerbread Waffles

Gingerbread waffles will make a perfect breakfast for a holiday morning! Fluffy, delicious waffles that taste like a favorite holiday cookie!
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Gingerbread, waffles
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 5 large round waffles
Calories: 476kcal
Author: lyuba

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs room temperature
  • 5 tbs melted butter
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tbs baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the liquid ingredients until well combined.
  • Whisk in the dry ingredients. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
  • Let the batter stand for about 10 minutes, baking powder needs a little time to do it's job!
  • Grease your waffle maker lightly by rubbing it with greased paper towel. Cook waffles according to your waffle maker’s specifications.
  • Serve warm with some maple syrup and whipped cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 387mg | Potassium: 641mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 573IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 4mg
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pouring syrup over ginger bread waffles with whipped cream on top on a brown plate with a fork to the right

waffles cut in half and 2nd photo waffles in a zip lock freezer bags

Since this recipe makes so many waffles, needed to  freeze the leftovers! It’s very easy to do and you can just pop them in the toaster and have a quick delicious breakfast.

To freeze the waffles: lay them out on a sheet of parchment paper, on a large cutting board (freezer friendly), and freeze the waffles for about 4 hours. Place the waffles in the freezer bags and seal tight. Pop them in the toasted in the morning!!

Gingerbread Waffles with syrup over the top on a brown plate

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Gingerbread Waffles with syrup and whip cream on top

 

LYUBA

ABOUT LYUBA

I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Brunch, Christmas Baking, Waffles Tagged With: breakfast, gingerbread, waffles

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Comments

  1. Carla says

    December 18, 2013 at 12:05 pm

    Who doesn’t love ginger bread! Great idea and super pictures!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      December 21, 2013 at 6:35 pm

      Thank you, Carla!

      Reply
  2. Trish Butler says

    December 18, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    Thank you so much for this recipe. I am 67 years old and just got my first waffle iron last weekend. This recipe will be a great start for my new love. MERRY CHRISTMAS and Seasons Greetings to all.

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      December 21, 2013 at 6:41 pm

      This is a great way to break in your new waffle maker, Trish! Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  3. Arielle says

    December 18, 2013 at 8:31 pm

    These look absolutely amazing. Great idea!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      December 21, 2013 at 6:41 pm

      Thank you so much, Arielle!

      Reply
  4. Tahnycooks says

    December 19, 2013 at 6:44 am

    those waffles look perfect! i would put some in the freezer for sure for later!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      December 21, 2013 at 6:42 pm

      Awww, thank you, Tahny!

      Reply
  5. Kerry Willard Bray says

    December 19, 2013 at 8:40 pm

    Sounds so yummy! Makes we want to run out and get a waffle maker!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      December 21, 2013 at 6:43 pm

      You should, Kerry 🙂 Thank you!

      Reply
  6. Jeni says

    December 20, 2013 at 4:32 pm

    I love gingerbread, and these look really yummy!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      December 21, 2013 at 6:43 pm

      You will love these waffles, Jeni!
      Thank you!

      Reply
  7. Maria says

    December 21, 2013 at 11:22 am

    Would this recipe work to make pancakes as well?

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      December 21, 2013 at 6:46 pm

      It might be a little think for pancakes, Maria. You can use any of my buttermilk pancake recipes and sub out for the molasses and the spices (that’s the essentials of gingerbread). Let me know if you need any help and I can white the recipe for you!

      Reply
      • Maria says

        December 22, 2013 at 4:24 pm

        Sure, Lyuba, I’d love for you to help me write a pancake version of this recipe. Thanks!

        Reply
        • lyuba says

          December 22, 2013 at 8:18 pm

          No problem! This is what I would do (I think, I will make it this week too):
          1 1/2 cups flour
          1/4 cup molasses
          2 tsp baking powder
          1/2 tsp baking soda
          1/4 tsp salt
          4 oz melted unsalted butter
          2 eggs, room temperature
          1 tsp vanilla extract
          1 1/4 cups buttermilk
          1/2 tsp dry ginger
          1/4 tsp allspice
          1/2 tsp cinnamon
          1/4 tsp nutmeg
          Whisk together the wet pancake ingredients until combined.
          Whisk in the dry ingredients and let the batter stand for about 10 minutes before cooking.

          Reply
  8. Ashley Parrish says

    December 21, 2013 at 10:38 pm

    uuuummm yes. these look so very good! Gingerbread is delicious and waffles are my favorite! Great recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      December 22, 2013 at 8:19 pm

      Thank you so much, Ashley!

      Reply
  9. Becky Swinn says

    December 23, 2013 at 9:15 am

    Ahhh I’m salivating; I desperately need a waffle maker! I like how you edge away from the traditional waffle base flavour. I did the same with some gingersnap cones, and I’m sure that with your waffle maker you can make them look even better than mine 😀 If you have time, take a look at the recipe: http://sugarandtwocents.blogspot.com/2013/11/spiced-pumpkin-seed-praline-ice-cream.html

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      December 23, 2013 at 6:43 pm

      Not at all 🙂
      Thank you, Becky! I love my waffle maker and it was only $20 at Walmart 🙂

      Reply
  10. Lani @ Elle Dee Designs says

    December 23, 2013 at 10:42 am

    Looks and sounds amazing. Maybe Christmas morning for the family.

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      December 23, 2013 at 6:44 pm

      Thank you so much, Lani!

      Reply
  11. Diane says

    January 6, 2014 at 12:44 pm

    These gingerbread waffles are absolutely amazing. They cook up to be a rich brown color and aren’t overly sweet. With the addition of maple syrup these are perfect. My kids loved them too!!! I stumbled upon this blog yesterday and have already made the waffles and the pudding cookies, both were a hit with my family. I have also printed out several other recipes to try. Looks like I’ll be a busy girl in the kitchen for the next few days. I love your site and your recipes you so good. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      January 6, 2014 at 1:39 pm

      I am so happy you liked it! Thank you for such a sweet comment, Diane!

      Reply
  12. Lisa says

    January 7, 2014 at 10:42 am

    Wow, you have no idea how long I have been looking for this recipe. We used to have these for brunch when I was growing up. You have to try these with sliced bananas and whipped cream.

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      January 7, 2014 at 1:10 pm

      I’m so happy to help, Lisa! Thank you!

      Reply

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