Description

Delight in these spiced Gingerbread Waffles topped with a luscious Cream Cheese Glaze, perfect for festive breakfasts or cozy brunches. The waffles feature warm holiday spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves combined with molasses and brown sugar for deep flavor and moist texture. Finished with a smooth and sweet cream cheese glaze, these waffles are both comforting and indulgent.

Ingredients

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Waffles

1 3/4 cups (247g) all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
4 large eggs
1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
1/2 cup sour cream
6 Tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup (110g) packed dark brown sugar
3 Tbsp (66g) unsulphured molasses

Cream Cheese Glaze

4 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups (190g) powdered sugar
3 – 4 Tbsp milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat Waffle Iron: Turn on your waffle iron to allow it to preheat thoroughly while you prepare the batter, ensuring even cooking and crisp waffles.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves for about 20 seconds to evenly distribute the spices and leavening.
Create a Well: Make a well in the center of the dry mixture to prepare for the wet ingredients, facilitating easier mixing without overworking the batter.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs, then add milk, sour cream, melted butter, brown sugar, and molasses. Whisk until fully combined and smooth.
Mix Batter: Pour the wet mixture into the well of the dry ingredients. Gently whisk just until combined—the batter should remain slightly lumpy to keep waffles tender.
Prepare Waffle Iron: Spray the preheated waffle iron with non-stick spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy waffle removal.
Cook Waffles: Pour the appropriate amount of batter into the waffle iron (approximately 1/3 cup for smaller waffles and up to 2/3 cup for Belgian waffles). Cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions until golden brown and crisp.
Plate and Serve: Remove waffles carefully and plate them. Serve warm with cream cheese glaze spread or piped on top.
Make Cream Cheese Glaze: In a medium bowl, use an electric hand mixer to whip together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and slightly fluffy.
Add Remaining Glaze Ingredients: Incorporate powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture. Whip again until the glaze is light, fluffy, and spreadable.
Finish Presentation: Drizzle or pipe the cream cheese glaze over the waffles before serving for a rich, sweet topping.

Notes

This recipe yields about 14 smaller waffles or 5 to 6 Belgian-sized waffles.
When measuring flour, do not sift or whisk first. Scoop directly with a measuring cup and level with a knife for accurate measurement.
Adjust the amount of milk in the glaze to achieve your preferred consistency, adding 3 to 4 tablespoons as needed.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 waffle (without glaze)
Calories: 280
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1.5g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 95mg