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Gingerbread Waffles with Cream Cheese Glaze

Easy Holiday Gingerbread Waffles with Cream Cheese Glaze Recipe

These warm, spiced gingerbread waffles are fluffy inside, crisp outside, and topped with a sweet cream cheese glaze that makes every bite irresistible.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6 waffles
Calories 360 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Gingerbread Waffles:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 3/4 cups milk
  • 1/3 cup melted butter or vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk more if needed for thinning
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
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Instructions
 

  • Make the Waffles:
  • Preheat your waffle iron.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
  • In another bowl, beat eggs, then add brown sugar, molasses, milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
  • Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined (don’t overmix).
  • Lightly grease the waffle iron and cook according to your waffle maker’s instructions, until golden and crisp.
  • Make the Glaze:
  • Beat cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
  • Mix until smooth and drizzle-able. Add more milk if needed for a thinner glaze.
  • Serve:
  • Drizzle the cream cheese glaze over warm waffles.
  • Optional toppings: chopped pecans, fresh fruit, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or whipped cream.

Notes

  • Make ahead: Waffles freeze well. Reheat in the toaster or oven until crisp.
  • Dairy-free? Use dairy-free milk and cream cheese alternatives.
  • No waffle iron? This batter can also be cooked like pancakes!

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g