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Homemade Gingerbread Waffles

Warm, spiced waffle recipe flavored with molasses, ginger, and warming holiday spices—perfect for festive breakfasts and cozy brunches.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 Belgian waffles
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp ground ginger
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp ground cloves
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 0.75 cup molasses unsulphured
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1.75 cups whole milk or buttermilk
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
Optional Add-ins & Toppings
  • 0.5 cup crystallized ginger finely chopped, optional
  • maple syrup for serving
  • spiced whipped cream optional topping

Equipment

  • Waffle iron
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat waffle iron to medium-high and lightly grease if needed.
  2. Whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs and brown sugar until slightly fluffy. Add molasses, milk, melted butter, and vanilla; whisk to combine.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined; fold in crystallized ginger if using.
  5. Let batter rest 10–15 minutes for better texture.
  6. Ladle appropriate amount of batter onto the preheated waffle iron and cook until deep golden and crisp, usually 4–6 minutes for Belgian waffles.
  7. Transfer waffles to a wire rack; keep warm in a low oven if making ahead.
  8. Serve with butter and maple-molasses syrup, or top with spiced whipped cream and poached pears.

Notes

For extra ginger intensity, increase ground ginger or add a touch of crystallized ginger. Store cooked waffles in airtight container and reheat in oven or toaster for best texture.