How to Make Gingerbread Waffles with Hot Chocolate Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing better than the comforting aromas of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses wafting through the kitchen during the holiday season. And when those scents are coming from a batch of freshly made gingerbread waffles, you know you're in for a treat. These waffles are the perfect way to start a cozy winter morning, and when topped with a rich and indulgent hot chocolate sauce, they become a truly decadent breakfast or brunch option.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup light molasses
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • In a small saucepan, heat molasses and 1/2 cup butter until almost boiling. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in baking soda, milk and egg.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, ginger, cinnamon and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the molasses mixture. Mix until smooth.
  • Spray preheated waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. Pour mix onto hot waffle iron. Cook until golden brown. Serve hot with chocolate sauce.
  • To make chocolate sauce: In a saucepan, combine water, 1 cup sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat and add vanilla and 2 tablespoons butter; stir until smooth.
  • Nutrition

    664 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 84mg
    • Sodium: 1078mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 114g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 65g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 167mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1012mg