GINGERBREAD WAFFLES WITH CREAM CHEESE TOPPING

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Fans of gingerbread cookies will love these waffles! The breakfast treat features a delicious blend of molasses and spices. Add a dollop of the cream cheese frosting to make this wake-up specialty extra indulgent.-Jannine Fisk, Malden, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 35m

Yield 16 waffles (1-1/3 cups topping).

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs, separated
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup molasses
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
Maple syrup

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, beat brown sugar and egg yolks until blended; beat in the buttermilk, butter, molasses and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined. , In a small bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter. Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown., For topping, in a small bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla and salt. Serve waffles with topping and maple syrup.

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