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Gingerbread Batter Ready for Waffles

These festive gingerbread waffles bring all the cozy holiday flavors right to your Christmas morning table! Mix the batter the night before, and all you'll need to do is pour and cook while the kids are opening their stockings. The smell alone will make your house feel like a winter wonderland.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • ⅓ cup molasses
  • 2 large eggs
  • 6 tablespoons melted butter cooled

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, molasses, eggs, and melted butter until well combined.
  3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined (small lumps are okay). Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  4. Christmas morning: Remove batter from fridge and give it a gentle stir. Let it sit at room temperature while waffle iron preheats.
  5. Grease waffle iron and cook according to manufacturer's directions, usually about 4-5 minutes per waffle.
  6. Serve warm with maple syrup, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar.