Sweetheart Heart Shaped Waffles (Printable Version)
Light and crispy heart-shaped waffles with subtle vanilla, perfect for special breakfasts or celebrations.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 3/4 cups whole milk
08 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Optional Toppings
10 - Fresh strawberries, sliced
11 - Whipped cream
12 - Maple syrup or honey
13 - Powdered sugar
14 - Chocolate chips
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat heart-shaped waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat eggs, then add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined—do not overmix. Small lumps are acceptable.
05 - Lightly grease waffle iron with non-stick spray or small amount of melted butter.
06 - Pour batter into center of waffle iron to cover approximately two-thirds of surface. Close lid and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
07 - Remove cooked waffle and repeat process with remaining batter.
08 - Serve warm with desired toppings.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The texture is impossibly light yet crispy, staying perfectly crunch even under syrup
- These make any ordinary Tuesday morning feel like a special occasion worth celebrating
- The vanilla creates this subtle warmth that makes people ask what your secret ingredient is
02 -
- Never force the waffle iron open early because you'll tear apart those perfect heart shapes and leave half behind
- Letting the batter rest for 10 minutes while the iron heats makes noticeably fluffier waffles
- The steam pattern tells you everything and when it slows down dramatically, your waffle is done
03 -
- Separate your eggs and whip the whites then fold them in last for restaurant style height
- Add a tablespoon of cornstarch to the dry ingredients for extra crispy edges that stay crunch