Gingerbread Waffles

By melanieroe

Prep: 15 minutes
Bake: 15 minutes

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe eight 4-inch waffles Calories 207, Total Fat (g) 7, Saturated Fat (g) 2, Cholesterol (mg) 27, Sodium (mg) 197, Carbohydrate (g) 33, Fiber (g) 0, Protein (g) 3, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup hot water
• Sweetened whipped cream (optional)
• Ground cinnamon (optional)

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from bhg.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a medium mixing bowl beat sugar and shortening together until fluffy. Add egg and molasses; beat until combined. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, salt, and cloves. Add to sugar mixture; beat until smooth. Stir in the hot water.

2. Pour 1 to 1-1/4 cups batter onto grids of a preheated, lightly greased waffle baker. Close lid quickly; do not open until done. Bake according to manufacturer's directions. (Do not overbake.) When done, use a fork to lift waffle off grid. Repeat with remaining batter. If desired, serve warm with sweetened whipped cream and additional cinnamon. Makes eight 4-inch waffles.