Gingerbread House Waffle Bar

Featured in: Fall Baking

This festive breakfast features gingerbread spiced waffles served with a variety of seasonal toppings and decorative sweets. The batter combines aromatic spices like ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg for a warm, holiday flavor. Once cooked to golden crispness, the waffles are arranged buffet-style so everyone can personalize with whipped cream, candies, berries, and drizzles of maple syrup. Ideal for group gatherings, this interactive meal invites creativity while delivering comforting, layered flavors. Prep and cook time total approximately 45 minutes, making it a medium-difficulty but rewarding morning centerpiece.

Updated on Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:29:00 GMT
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A festive and interactive breakfast featuring spiced gingerbread waffles, seasonal toppings, and decorative treats for building delicious edible houses.

This waffle bar quickly became the centerpiece of our holiday morning gatherings, sparking creativity and delicious memories.

Ingredients

  • Waffle Batter: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 tsp ground ginger, 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground cloves, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 3 large eggs, 1 3/4 cups milk, 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted, 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses, 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Toppings & Decorations: 1 cup whipped cream, 1 cup mini marshmallows, 1 cup assorted holiday candies (gumdrops, chocolate buttons etc.), 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies, 1/2 cup chocolate chips, 1/2 cup small pretzel sticks, 1/2 cup sliced strawberries, 1/2 cup banana slices, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

Step 1:
Preheat your waffle iron according to manufacturer instructions.
Step 2:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
Step 3:
In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, molasses, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 4:
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined (do not overmix).
Step 5:
Lightly grease the waffle iron. Pour batter onto the hot iron, using about 1/2 cup per waffle (adjust for size), and cook until golden and crisp. Repeat with remaining batter.
Step 6:
Arrange waffles on a platter. Set out toppings and decorations buffet-style so everyone can build and decorate their own gingerbread waffle house.
Step 7:
Serve immediately, dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with maple syrup if desired.
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Our family loves gathering around the waffle bar to create unique edible houses every holiday season; the kids especially cherish decorating their creations.

Required Tools

Waffle iron, mixing bowls, whisk, measuring cups and spoons, serving platters and bowls

Allergen Information

Contains Wheat (gluten), eggs, milk, and possibly nuts&soy (from candies and chocolate). Double-check candy and chocolate ingredients for allergens.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 420, Total Fat 13 g, Carbohydrates 68 g, Protein 8 g

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This gingerbread house waffle bar brings festive fun and delicious flavor to your holiday breakfast table.

Gingerbread House Waffle Bar

Spiced waffles paired with candies, fruits, and syrups for a festive morning treat.

Prep Time
25 minutes
Cooking Duration
20 minutes
Overall Time
45 minutes
Created by Mia

Recipe Type Fall Baking

Skill Level Medium

Culinary Origin American, Holiday

Total Output 6 Portion Size

Dietary Preferences Vegetarian-Friendly

What You'll Need

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

01 1 cup whipped cream
02 1 cup mini marshmallows
03 1 cup assorted holiday candies (gumdrops, chocolate buttons, etc.)
04 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
05 1/2 cup chocolate chips
06 1/2 cup small pretzel sticks
07 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
08 1/2 cup banana slices
09 1/4 cup maple syrup
10 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Steps to Follow

Step 01

Preheat waffle iron: Preheat the waffle iron following the manufacturer's instructions.

Step 02

Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.

Step 03

Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, molasses, and vanilla extract until fully blended.

Step 04

Combine wet and dry mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined, avoiding overmixing.

Step 05

Cook waffles: Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron, pour about 1/2 cup batter per waffle, and cook until golden brown and crisp. Repeat with remaining batter.

Step 06

Arrange and serve: Place waffles on a serving platter and set out toppings for assembling and decorating edible gingerbread houses. Optionally dust with powdered sugar and drizzle maple syrup before serving.

Tools Required

  • Waffle iron
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Serving platters and bowls

Allergy Warnings

Please review individual ingredients for potential allergens and reach out to a healthcare professional if unsure.
  • Contains wheat (gluten), eggs, milk, and potentially nuts or soy from candies and chocolate.
  • Verify candy and chocolate ingredient lists for allergens.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

These details are for reference only and shouldn't replace professional medical consultation.
  • Calories Count: 420
  • Fats: 13 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 68 grams
  • Proteins: 8 grams