Classic Gingerbread Waffles Christmas Breakfast Recipe (2024)

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If you love gingerbread, you’ve got to mix it up and try more variations! This is a Christmas breakfast twist on the Belgian waffle. Gingerbread Waffles are a delicious and festive way to enjoy the holiday season. If you love gingerbread, you’re going to really enjoy these. The waffle batter is full of flavor and they bake with a great crunchy exterior. Don’t blame me if this becomes your new Christmas morning tradition.

Of all of the Christmas flavors – hazelnut, peppermint, red velvet – gingerbread is my favorite. It’s got a sweet and spicy flavor that can’t be beat. Our family finds so many excuses to enjoy the flavor all day long. Gingerbread Cheesecake Dip is our go-to snack and this is our annual Christmas breakfast after opening the gifts.

The best part? You can make this batter ahead of time and just put it into your waffle make in the morning. So prep the batter the night before and enjoy as a quicker breakfast the next morning.

Classic Gingerbread Waffles Christmas Breakfast Recipe

Homemade waffles taste so much better than store-bought mix. It’s just mixing together wet and dry ingredients, just like any baking recipe. In the end, you get a great fluffy waffle that has a crisp exterior (depending on how long you bake them in your waffle iron). We’ve made these in a classic Belgian Waffle Maker AND our Mickey Waffle Maker.

What To Serve With Your Gingerbread Waffles

Of course you’re going to need some maple syrup. These waffles look amazing with some powdered sugar dusted on top too. It’s a great finishing option and really brings out the golden color of the waffle. If you’re making a true brunch, add some breakfast meats to complete the meal – sausage, bacon or ham. I love a fresh pot of coffee as well. It’s just warm and comforting with your waffles.

Tips To Making The Perfect Christmas Homemade Waffles Every Time

  • Read the instructions of your waffle maker, because every one has a different cooking time!
  • Separate the egg whites from the egg yolks (like in this Gingerbread Waffles recipe).
  • Use non-stick cooking spray on the tops and bottoms of the waffle maker.
  • Don’t lift the lid and peak too early.
  • Measure the same amount of batter for every waffle to create consistency.
  • Buttermilk is better to use than traditional milk and don’t over mix your batter.

How To Prepare Make-Ahead Gingerbread Waffles

If you don’t want to spend as much time baking waffles in the morning, you’ll need to prep the batter beforehand. You can mix the wet and dry ingredients together and keep it in the refrigerator overnight. Then you just pull the batter out for fresh waffles in the morning. They’re just as good!

Can You Freeze Gingerbread Christmas Waffles?

After you’ve made your waffles, you can freeze them in a freezer bags and they’ll be good for 3. months. You can even use the toaster to reheat them from frozen! This is an awesome way to meal prep for breakfast during the weekdays that isn’t boring.

What You’ll Need From The Store:

  • All Purpose Flour
  • Baking Powder
  • Ground Ginger
  • Ground Cinnamon
  • Baking Soda
  • Salt
  • Ground Cloves
  • Brown Sugar
  • Egg
  • Buttermilk
  • Molasses
  • Butter
  • Non-stick Cooking Spray
  • Optional: Confectioner’s Sugar

How To Make This Christmas Gingerbread Waffles Recipe

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients – the dry ingredients.

In a small bowl, beat the brown sugar and egg yolk until fluffy.

Add the buttermilk, molasses and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined.

Quickly spoon onto a preheated waffle iron that’s been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Bake until golden brown on both sides. Sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar, if desired.

Yield: 8 Waffles

Classic Gingerbread Waffles Christmas Breakfast Recipe (6)

If you love Gingerbread, why not enjoy it for breakfast too? This Gingerbread Waffles recipe makes for the perfect Christmas breakfast - just sprinkle with some powdered sugar.

Prep Time10 minutes

Cook Time15 minutes

Total Time25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 3/4 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 Teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1/3 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
  • 1 Egg Yolk
  • 3/4 Cup Buttermilk
  • 1/4 Cup Molasses
  • 3 Tablespoons Butter, Melted
  • Non-stick Cooking Spray
  • Optional: Confectioner's Sugar

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first secon ingredients. In a small bowl, beat the brown sugar and egg yolk until fluffy. Add the buttermilk, molasses and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined.
  2. Quickly spoon onto a preheated waffle iron that's been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Bake until golden brown on both sides. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar, if desired.

Notes

  • To make this recipe the night beforehand, mix the wet and dry ingredients together to make a batter and keep in the refrigerator. Make the waffles, as directed, in the morning.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 233Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 330mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 1gSugar: 31gProtein: 3g

**Nutrition is calculated by a third party. Actual vales may vary.

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Classic Gingerbread Waffles Christmas Breakfast Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How to make a waffle bar for brunch? ›

Setting Up The Waffle Bar

Cut up the waffles into quarters to avoid wastage, especially if there are other items in your breakfast/brunch buffet. It also allows guests to experiment with different toppings with each piece of waffle. You can use a cake stand to keep syrups or other toppings.

What makes waffles gummy? ›

The solution: Many waffle batters are too thin, which results in a disappointing, gummy-textured waffle with a dry, unappealing interior. We found a thick batter lets the outside of the waffle become crisp while the inside remains custardy. We also determined that buttermilk is absolutely crucial.

How do you eat waffles for breakfast? ›

In many places, waffles are served and eaten with a knife and fork. Pierce the corner of the waffle with your fork, and use the knife to cut off a small, bite-sized piece. Use the fork to pick up the piece and bring it to your mouth. Wait until you chew and swallow before cutting another small piece.

How to serve waffles for dinner? ›

4. Chicken and Waffles Sandwich: Crispy fried chicken breast or tenders sandwiched between two waffles and then drizzled with honey or syrup turns breakfast into dinner. 5. Pizza Waffles: Layer your favorite pizza toppings on top of a waffle, and then pop it under a broiler for a second to melt everything together.

How do you keep waffles crispy for brunch? ›

Other Ways to Keep Waffles from Getting Soggy

Here are some other ways to keep the sogginess at bay: Place your waffles on a cooling rack in a low-heat oven (don't stack the waffles on top of each other). Throw your waffles in a toaster to refresh their crispiness. Make sure your waffle iron is very hot.

How do you keep waffles warm for a crowd? ›

To keep a cooked batch of waffles warm, place them in a low oven directly on the oven rack, or on a wire rack where the air can circulate—never on a sheet pan, where they'll trap that steam and go soggy on the bottom. Conventional wisdom says to set your oven to 200°F, but Marzalek-Kelly turns hers as high as 300°F.

Which flour is best for waffles? ›

On the flip side, waffles aren't as flaky-delicate as baked goods, making pastry flour too fine for the job. Good old AP, or all-purpose, flour is where it's at. If you want to sprinkle in a tablespoon or two of buckwheat or rye flour for added nutty heft, go for it.

Why won't my waffles get crispy? ›

Make Sure Your Waffle Iron Is Hot

You should actually hear the batter sizzle on contact. The outer crust will immediately begin to set and crisp. Moisture in the batter quickly turns to steam and evaporates out the sides of the pan. If the iron isn't hot, none of this happens and the waffles will be soggy and squishy.

Is baking soda or baking powder better for waffles? ›

We use the two together for the fluffiest, best tasting waffles. The baking powder really does most of the lifting and makes the waffles fluffy, and the baking soda reacts with the buttermilk for tender waffles with a tasty tang (and helps contribute to giving them a little lift, too).

What can I add to waffles to make them better? ›

  1. Bacon! ...
  2. A handful of blueberries or other small or sliced berries.
  3. Miniature chocolate chips. ...
  4. Miniature cinnamon chips. ...
  5. Peanut butter (about 1/4 cup peanut butter for every cup of flour). ...
  6. 1/2 cup cocoa with 1/3 cup sugar.
  7. 1 cup crushed pineapples (drained well); top finished waffles with whipped cream and coconut flakes.
Aug 20, 2014

What do you put on top of waffles? ›

Sliced strawberries, blueberries, bananas, or peaches are popular choices that add a burst of sweetness and color to your waffles. Whipped cream: A dollop of whipped cream is a classic waffle topping that adds a light and fluffy texture to your breakfast.

Should waffles be eaten hot or cold? ›

Eat them warm, but they are equally very good cold. Reheating cold waffles in a hot waffle iron revives them beautifully and gives them a little crisp exterior. Keep leftover waffles in an airtight container for up to 1 week (2 weeks is fine too) as they only get better; they also freeze very well.

How do you jazz up waffles? ›

Serve it up with a few scoops of your favorite ice cream, hot fudge sauce, sprinkles, and a few cherries for an amazing, waffle-based take on a sundae, or go the fruit route. Slice of up some bananas, and top the whole thing with a banana whipped cream. (Bananas are so versatile, it's super easy to make.

How do you serve waffles at a party? ›

Set up your waffle bar with a few mini and full size waffle makers and offer guests a number of ways to customize. Opt for a variety of syrups, jams, compotes, toppings and sides—from whipped cream and fresh fruit to bacon and eggs—so your guests can personalize their plates to their heart's content.

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