WAFFLE COOKIES
Waffle Cookies are soft, golden, and slightly crispy cookies made in a waffle iron! These fun and easy treats are perfect for snacking, dipping, or decorating.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional
Instructions
Step No.1: Preheat the Waffle Iron
- Set your waffle iron to medium heat and lightly grease it with non-stick spray.
Step No.2: Cream the Butter and Sugar
- In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Step No.3: Add Wet Ingredients
- Mix in eggs and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Step No.4: Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Step No.5: Make the Dough
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
Step No.6: Cook in the Waffle Iron
- Drop 1 tablespoon of dough onto each section of the preheated waffle iron. Close and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.
Step No.7: Cool & Serve
- Remove carefully and let cool on a wire rack. Enjoy plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or dipped in chocolate!
Notes
- Crispier cookies: Let them cook for an extra minute in the waffle iron.
- Soft cookies: Remove them as soon as they turn golden brown.
- Waffle iron size: Different models may cook faster or slower, so check frequently.
- Make ahead: Dough can be refrigerated for up to 2 days before cooking.
- Chocolate Chip Waffle Cookies: Fold in ½ cup mini chocolate chips.
- Lemon Waffle Cookies: Add 1 teaspoon lemon zest for a citrusy twist.
- Peanut Butter Waffle Cookies: Replace ¼ cup of butter with peanut butter.
- Glazed Waffle Cookies: Drizzle with melted chocolate or a simple icing.
- Holiday Spice Waffle Cookies: Add nutmeg and ginger for a festive flavor.
- Nutty Waffle Cookies: Stir in ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.