Looking for more breakfast recipes? Try my favorite French Toast, Lox Bagel, Breakfast Taquitos, or Breakfast Potatoes!
Why I love this recipe:
Festive – Nothing makes the holiday season feel more festive than waking up to these Christmas waffles! This recipe is on repeat in our house all season long.Quick – Ditch the box mix and make this easy recipe instead! Family Favorite – Flavorful gingerbread waffles topped with insanely good vanilla cream syrup; the only thing that could make it better is a cup of homemade eggnog or hot wassail!
How to make Gingerbread Waffles:
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the egg yolks, oil, milk, Greek yogurt and molasses and mix well. Beat Egg Whites: Add the egg whites to a large bowl and beat with electric mixers until they reach stiff peaks. Mix Batter: Add the wet mixture to the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Gently fold in the egg whites. Cook: Heat a waffle iron and grease with butter or cooking spray. Add about ¼ cup of batter to the hot waffles iron (or more, depending on what type of iron your using). Serve: Enjoy the best homemade waffles immediately with warm vanilla cream syrup on top and a side of berries.
How to Make Vanilla Cream Syrup:
Combine Ingredients: Add sugar, butter and cream to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until butter has melted. Bring mixture to a boil and boil, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes. Add Vanilla and baking soda and Serve: Remove from heat and add vanilla and baking soda. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving over waffles for Christmas breakfast or anytime throughout the season.
Freezing Instructions:
To Freeze: Allow to cool completely, then store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Rewarm in the toaster or microwave.
More Breakfast Favorites:
Shrimp and GritsPerfect Cinnamon RollsHow to Make CrepesEasy Homemade SconesEggs BenedictHuevos RancherosSpinach and Bacon QuichePumpkin PancakesStrawberry Banana Smoothie
I originally shared this recipe December 2015. Updated November 2022.
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