Gingerbread Waffles with Hot Chocolate Sauce

Indulge in the cozy, festive flavors of gingerbread waffles with a luscious hot chocolate sauce—perfect for holiday mornings or any day you crave a special treat! These waffles combine a fragrant medley of warming spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves with the deep sweetness of molasses, creating a fluffy, golden-brown base that’s as aromatic as it is delicious. Topped with a velvety, homemade hot chocolate sauce crafted from semi-sweet chocolate and cream, this recipe transforms breakfast into a decadent dessert-like experience. With just 15 minutes of prep and a quick cook time, these spiced waffles are an easy way to bring holiday cheer to the table. Serve them fresh with a dusting of powdered sugar for extra charm, and watch as every bite melts into a burst of rich, chocolatey warmth.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1.5 cups whole milk
• 0.25 cup molasses
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your waffle iron and grease it lightly if required.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.

Step 3

In another bowl, beat the eggs and then whisk in the milk, molasses, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients, mixing just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing to keep the waffles tender.

Step 5

Spoon the batter onto the preheated waffle iron, following the manufacturer’s recommendations for the amount of batter to use. Close the lid and cook until the waffles are golden and crisp. Repeat with the remaining batter and keep the waffles warm in a low oven if needed.

Step 6

For the hot chocolate sauce, combine the chocolate chips and heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy.

Step 7

To serve, drizzle the hot chocolate sauce generously over the warm waffles. Optionally, sprinkle with powdered sugar for garnish.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy the festive, spiced flavors!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1200.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3296.9

Total Fat 157.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 93.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 665.1mg	0%
Sodium 2447.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 425.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.9g	0%
Total Sugars 210.9g
Protein 61.5g	0%

Vitamin D 243.0IU	0%
Calcium 772.3mg	0%
Iron 21.4mg	0%
Potassium 2202.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.1%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 50.6%