Gingerbread Waffles With Hot Chocolate Sauce

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 1
Gingerbread Waffles With Hot Chocolate Sauce, the perfect winter breakfast treat
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup light molasses
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups boiling water
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
812
Sugar
76g
Fat
27g
Not only is gingerbread a classic flavor of the winter season, but it's also a great way to liven up your breakfast routine. These Gingerbread Waffles With Hot Chocolate Sauce are sure to brighten any morning with their delicious combination of gingery waffle goodness and chocolatey decadence. The waffles are so easy to make and are a great take on traditional waffles. The rich and decadent hot chocolate sauce is perfect for drizzling over the waffles, a true indulgence for those cold winter mornings.

Instructions

1.For the Gingerbread Waffles:
2.In a large bowl, whisk together the molasses, butter, baking soda, milk and egg until well combined.
3.In a separate bowl, combine the flour, ginger, cinnamon and salt.
4.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
5.Preheat your waffle iron and grease it lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
6.Cook the waffles according to your waffle maker's instructions.
7.For the Hot Chocolate Sauce:
8.In a medium-sized saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder and salt.
9.Gradually whisk in the boiling water, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
10.Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture starts to thicken.
11.Remove the pan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of butter, mixing until the sauce is smooth and glossy.

PROS

These waffles are crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside with a lovely gingerbread flavor that will warm your taste buds.

The hot chocolate sauce adds an extra layer of decadence and is perfect for enjoying on cold winter mornings.

CONS

This recipe calls for a lot of sugar and butter, so it may not be the healthiest breakfast option, especially if enjoyed too frequently in large portions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Ginger is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and may help to reduce symptoms of nausea and soreness in muscles.
While the dark chocolate in the hot chocolate sauce may also aid heart health and improve cognitive function.

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