Gingerbread Waffles Maple Syrup (Printable Version)
Spiced waffles infused with ginger and cinnamon, served warm with pure maple syrup for a cozy morning treat.
# What You Need:
→ 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions, ensuring it reaches optimal temperature.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg until evenly incorporated.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add whole milk, molasses, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are acceptable for tender waffles.
05 - Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron with oil or nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
06 - Pour approximately 1/2 to 3/4 cup of batter per waffle onto the iron. Cook according to manufacturer's directions until the waffles are golden brown and crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes.
07 - Place cooked waffles in a low oven set to 200°F (95°C) to keep warm while finishing the remaining batter.
08 - Serve the waffles hot, drizzled generously with warmed maple syrup. Optionally, top with whipped cream and toasted pecans for added richness and texture.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The spices are bold enough to feel indulgent but balanced so nothing overshadows the others—it tastes like comfort, not a spice cabinet.
- They come together in less than 35 minutes from empty kitchen to golden plate, which feels like cheating on a lazy morning.
02 -
- Cold batter spreads too thin and cooks unevenly; use it at room temperature for best results, and don't refrigerate it ahead of time.
- Overmixing is the silent killer of tender waffles—those lumps disappear during cooking and are proof you've done it right, not wrong.
03 -
- Warm your maple syrup gently in a small saucepan before serving—cold syrup on hot waffles is a missed opportunity for flavor to settle in.
- The batter tastes best within an hour of mixing; make it fresh each time rather than storing it, since the leavening agents lose their lift over time.