Gingerbread Waffles with Whipped Cream Recipe

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Warm, spiced, and festive, these Gingerbread Waffles with Whipped Cream are a holiday breakfast dream.

Perfect for Christmas mornings, winter brunches, or cozy weekends, these waffles are loaded with the flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses, then topped with a cloud of fluffy whipped cream.

They’re simple to make, irresistibly aromatic, and guaranteed to delight family and friends.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Festive and aromatic: Classic gingerbread spices fill your kitchen.

  • Crispy outside, soft inside: Perfect waffle texture every time.

  • Quick and easy: A simple recipe for a cozy morning treat.

  • Customizable toppings: Add chocolate chips, caramel, or extra spices.

Ingredients

For the Waffles

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1¾ cups milk (dairy or plant-based)

  • ½ cup molasses

  • ¼ cup melted butter or vegetable oil

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Whipped Cream

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Toppings

  • Ground cinnamon or nutmeg for dusting

  • Crushed gingerbread cookies

  • Maple syrup or caramel drizzle

  • Chocolate shavings

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prepare

  • Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Lightly grease with cooking spray or brush with melted butter.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, molasses, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.

4. Combine and Stir

  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.

  • Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix—some lumps are okay.

5. Cook the Waffles

  • Pour batter onto the preheated waffle iron (amount depends on your waffle iron size).

  • Cook for 4–6 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.

  • Repeat with remaining batter.

6. Prepare Whipped Cream

  1. In a chilled mixing bowl, beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract using an electric mixer until soft peaks form.

  2. Spoon or pipe whipped cream over the warm waffles.

7. Serve

  • Optional: Sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg, drizzle with maple syrup, or add crushed gingerbread cookies for extra festive flair.

  • Serve immediately and enjoy a cozy, holiday-inspired breakfast.

⭐ Tips for the Best Gingerbread Waffles

  • Don’t overmix the batter: Overmixing can make waffles dense instead of fluffy.

  • Keep waffles warm: Store cooked waffles in a low oven (200°F / 93°C) while finishing the batch.

  • Molasses flavor: Adjust the amount for stronger or milder gingerbread flavor.

  • Crispy texture: Brush waffle iron lightly with melted butter for extra crispiness.

🎄 Variations

  • Chocolate Gingerbread: Add ¼ cup cocoa powder to the batter.

  • Vegan Option: Substitute eggs with flax eggs and milk with almond or oat milk.

  • Spiced Syrup: Serve with homemade cinnamon maple syrup for extra holiday flavor.

  • Gingerbread Waffle Sandwich: Layer waffles with whipped cream and chocolate ganache for a dessert twist.

Storage

  • Cooked waffles can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

  • Reheat in a toaster or oven for best crispiness.

  • Whipped cream is best made fresh, but can be refrigerated for up to 12 hours.

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