Spiced gingerbread waffles with seasonal candies, fruits, and whipped cream for a fun breakfast experience.
# Ingredients:
→ Waffle Batter
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 2 teaspoons ground ginger
07 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - 3 large eggs
11 - 1 3/4 cups milk
12 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
13 - 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Toppings & Decorations
15 - 1 cup whipped cream
16 - 1 cup mini marshmallows
17 - 1 cup assorted holiday candies (gumdrops, chocolate buttons, etc.)
18 - 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
19 - 1/2 cup chocolate chips
20 - 1/2 cup small pretzel sticks
21 - 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
22 - 1/2 cup banana slices
23 - 1/4 cup maple syrup
24 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
# Instructions:
01 - Preheat the waffle iron following the manufacturer's guidelines to ensure even cooking.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg until evenly mixed.
03 - In a separate bowl, vigorously whisk together eggs, milk, melted unsalted butter, molasses, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined, taking care not to overmix to maintain batter lightness.
05 - Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron. Pour approximately 1/2 cup of batter per waffle and cook until waffles are golden brown and crisp. Repeat until batter is used.
06 - Arrange cooked waffles on a serving platter. Set out an assortment of toppings and decorations buffet-style for interactive building of gingerbread waffle houses.
07 - Serve immediately, optionally dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with maple syrup to enhance flavor and presentation.
